Funding Options and Advice

Please note that the following information is given as a service to our guests, but we are not responsible for its accuracy. You are strongly advised to contact the relevant third parties/authorities for more up to date information.

Funding

You may be interested to know that there are various forms of funding available to help individuals and families with the costs of domiciliary and live-in care. The government provides financial assistance, advice and other forms of support to most elderly, sick and disabled people who need help with their personal care or nursing.

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is a tax free benefit for people over 65 who need help with personal care such as getting in and out of bed, washing, eating, medication or mobility, or because they can become confused and need someone to watch over them, Phone your local benefits office or (0845) 7123456 for advice.

Benefits Enquiry Line

This is a confidential FREEPHONE service for people with disabilities, their representatives and carers - Phone (0800) 882200.

Carer's Allowance

A taxable benefit for people such as friends and family members, who look after someone, who gets Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance. Extra expenses can sometimes be claimed for paying a third party to provide care while you are out. Phone you local Benefits Office or (0800) 882200.

Community Care 'Direct Payments'

As an alternative to giving you community care services, councils are obliged to offer you Direct Payments (if you meet certain conditions) to pay for your own private homecare arrangements and related activities such as shopping services. Social Services can also suggest special equipment to make life easier for you e.g. grab rails and bathroom aids. Phone you local Social Services Care Managers for more information.

Continuing Care (NHS)

You every nursing and care need is entitled to be paid for "in any setting" - including in your own home -if, following a short clinical assessment, your local health authority agrees your health needs meet their criteria for funding. This may amount to more than £1000 per week in aid which can be spent, for example, on 24-hour live-in nursing, night nurses or daily respite. Phone NHS Direct on (0845) 4647.

Disability Living Allowance

A tax-free benefit for children and adults with a disability or illness who need help with getting around or personal care and who claim before the age of 65. Phone your local Benefits Office or (0845) 7123456.

Independent Living Fund

The top-up fund that works in conjunction with Social Services. ILF pays grants to people with high support needs who wish to live independently. ILF disregards a client's earnings and that of partners so they can earn without losing any funding. Phone (0845) 6018815.

Senior Line

A welfare advice line run by Help the Aged for older people and their carers. Free, confidential and impartial advice about benefits and community care. Phone (0808) 8006565.

USEFUL CONTACT

Adult Social Services

www.adss.org.uk

Chair: Richard Jones

01772 534389

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