Charges

Some Community Care Services (such as assesments, advice and some equipment ) are provided free of charge.

Other Services (such as meals on wheels) have a fixed charge and everyone pays the same amount regardless of their fincnail situation.

The amount you pay for home, day and residential care services depends on how much you can afford to pay. 

If you are eligible for help from Community care services we will assess your financial situation to see how much you will have to pay, if anything, towards the cost of your care.  We also offer information and advice on any welfare benefits you may be entitled to and help you to apply if you would like us to.

The "12 Week Property Disregard" and "Deferred Payments Scheme" provide help for people who own property and need to pay for residential care.

Article		Description
	Paying For Your Home And Day Care Services	How we decide how much you pay towards the cost of your care.
	Paying For Your Care Home	How we work out how much you should pay towards your care home fees if you qualify for financial help from Social Services
	Current Charges, Benefits and Allowances	Current charges and allowances for calculating charges for home care and residential care
	Help With Care Home Costs - Frequently Asked Questions?	Common questions and concerns
	Property Disregard and Delayed Payments	Two schemes to help you if you need to sell your home to pay for your care home
	Fairer Charging Policy For Non-Residential Community Care Services 2008-09	Document detailing the Council's policy for charging for non residential care services
	Your Financial Assessment	About your