Personal Care Funding....

If you have less than £23,250 in savings, you may be eligible for help towards the cost of care. From October 2025, this will increase to £100,00. The amount of help you receive from the council will depend on what care is needed, and how much you are able to pay towards the care yourself. 

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The council will carry out a free needs assessment to assess how much help you require. If care is required, the council will then carry out a financial assessment to determine what you will need to contribute. 

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You can apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK or contact your local council. 

Find your local Council HERE

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If the council pay towards your care, you will be given a budget. The budget can be spent in 3 different ways.

1. A direct payment into your bank account. 

2. The council pay the care provider directly.

3. An organisation of your choice can manage the funds for you. 

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Help and advice can be obtained from

Age UK 0800 678 1602

Independent Age 0800 319 6789

Money Helper 0800 111 3797

 

Brighton & Hove City Council, and Lewes District Council can provide some services for free. Such as, home adaptions and small equipment that cost under £1,000 and care after hospital discharge. 

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Further information can be found on the NHS website.