Adult social care services are not free. You must pay for care and support in the community or in a care home but you may be entitled to help with those costs.
What help you may be entitled to from various agencies.
How to make payments for adult care invoices from the council.
Where to get independent advice on paying for care.
Find out about power of attorney and supporting someone who lacks mental capacity to make decisions about their financial matters.
Find out if you qualify for financial assistance to help with care costs at home, including printable guide.
Advice about help with care home fees, including a printable guide.
You may be able to use the value of your property to cover care home costs through a Deferred Payment Agreement.
Find our full policies on charging and financial assessment for adult care, including our deferred payment agreements policy.
How to appeal the outcome of an assessment or deferred payment decision.
