Personal Care Funding

As of January 2026 if you have less than £23,250 in savings, you may be eligible for help towards the cost of care. 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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Paying for care (Taken from the  Brighton & Hove City Council Website January 2026:

Most people have to pay towards their community care. The amount you pay depends on your circumstances.

We work out how much you'll pay by carrying out a financial assessment. We call the amount you pay your ‘client contribution’.

It’s important to give full and accurate details of your finances, so you pay a fair amount.

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Community services

Community services that need a financial assessment include:

• Home Care

• Day Care

• Direct Payments

• Community support and outreach services

• Money Management

• Adaptations over £1,000

• Shared Lives accommodation

• Supported Accommodation

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Please click HERE to go through to the Amaiva contact form and we will give you a no obligation free assessment. 

 

or call Emma or Leanne on 01273 359535

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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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Brighton & Hove City Council Funding Page 

Brighton covers Brighton & Hove, Rottingdean and West Saltdean. (West Saltdean is "West" of Longridge Avenue and East Saltdean is "East" of Longridge Avenue). 

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East Sussex Council Funding Page

East Sussex covers East Saltdean, Peacehaven, Newhaven, Lewes & Seaford.

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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.