How a person qualifies for healthcare at home in England and Wales depends on a person’s individual circumstances and care needs. How much you must pay for healthcare at home depends on several factors, including your income and savings.
If you’re having trouble with everyday tasks, including administering your own medication, you can ask your local council to conduct a care needs assessment. With your permission, a carer, GP, or other healthcare professional can make a referral for an assessment.
The local authority will assess your financial status as to how much you will be expected to contribute to the cost of your care. If you are eligible for support, the local authority has a duty of care to meet those needs, but it can charge for services depending on your income and savings.
Once you have been assessed, our experienced home care team will carry out a full care needs assessment to create a healthcare at home plan for you.
Alternatively, you may be eligible for NHS funding (if your care needs meet specific criteria), or you may choose to fund your care privately.