Financial Support

Financial Support

Financial assistance is available for Care but is often dependent on the type of care that you require. When you contact your Health & Social Care department to help you arrange SDS (Self Directed Support) funding. This support is available to people of all ages.

'The UK government currently offer 3 main benefit options to assist with contributing to your care expenses including' The UK government currently offer selected benefit options to assist with contributing to your care expenses including:

Attendance Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
Universal Credit
Disability Living Allowance

If you decide that you want to arrange and pay for your own social care support, it is still a good idea to get an assessment of your social care support needs and a financial assessment from your council. This means you’ll get any advice and financial help that you’re entitled to. This is a free to use service and can be arranged via your local council Health & Social Care Partnership