Financial help and advice
Social care funding advice
Paying for residential care
The costs involved and whether you can get any financial help
Paying for care services
Services that support you to live at home
Funding your own care
Advice from Independent Care Fees Specialists
Try the online assessment
To see if you might qualify for financial help
Direct Payments
Having money to arrange services yourself
Self-directed support
Giving you more choice and control
Benefits and welfare advice
Benefits
Information and how to apply for those you are entitled to
Local Welfare Assistance
Practical support and advice for people struggling to afford essentials
VAT exemption
Some people might be eligible to receive goods or services zero-rated for VAT. For more information consult Notice 701/7 VAT reliefs for disabled people or contact the HM Revenue and Customs National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000.
What am I entitled to?
The local authority is here to help everyone understand their needs and, if required, provide an assessment.
For more information about what help you are entitled to, please see the Who can get help from Adult Services web pages.
Try our online self assessment
