Request a call NEWS CONTACT US CALL NOW Home Planning & costs Current: Overview Overview Looking for care? Call us on 020 3728 7577 Overview Paying for your care can feel daunting. We’re here to put your mind at rest. Cost is a significant factor when you’re considering any form of care. So knowing your options – from healthcare funding to benefits entitlement – will help you make a better decision and lift a weight from your shoulders. Our friendly advisors are always here to help. When it comes to paying for live-in care, most of us have four main options… 1. Healthcare funding If you have complex, ongoing healthcare needs, you may be eligible for Continuing Healthcare (CHC), a package of care arranged and funded entirely by the NHS. Your eligibility is determined by an assessment, which looks closely at your needs before recommending the level of care you should receive. CHC is non means-tested but the qualification criteria are strict. If you are eligible, you may be given the option of a Personal Health Budget. Expand All Collapse All Personal Health Budgets Who is eligible? CHC and your other entitlements Care To Be Different Ineligible for CHC? 2. Social care funding Every one of us is entitled to an assessment of our care needs from our local authority. Unlike healthcare funding, it will be means tested. So if you are eligible for social care, a financial assessment will establish if you need to fund all or part of the cost. Expand All Collapse All Who is eligible? Direct payments Ineligible for social care? 3. Benefits entitlements When you’re exploring the options for funding live-in care, it’s easy to overlook a state benefit to which you might be entitled. So as a first step, it’s worth making sure you’re claiming everything you can. We’ve listed the main benefits here, but you may be able to claim others, depending on your circumstances. Not all of them are means tested and could provide a valuable contribution to your care costs. Expand All Collapse All Attendance Allowance Personal Independence Payment (formerly Disability Living Allowance) Pension credit Council Tax reductions Ineligible for social care? 4. Privately funded care If you are deemed ineligible for social or healthcare funding, don’t worry. We advise many thousands of customers who find themselves in that situation. We work in partnership with SOLLA – respected specialists in financial care planning – who can help you structure your finances in a way that removes worry and doubt from the future. Here are just a couple of the options you might consider... Expand All Collapse All Immediate Care Plan Equity release “The quality of care provided by The Good Care Group has been outstanding. Thank you for your wonderful carers – so professional yet empathetic through this very difficult time.” Mr M J Branner Talk to us about your care needs To talk about your care needs contact one of our friendly advisors. Calls from landline are free. 020 3728 7577 ENQUIRY FORM Quick links LIVE IN CARE CONDITIONS WE CARE FOR PLANNING & COSTS CONTACT US Award winning Stay connected Contact us Head office The Good Care Group 120 Leman Street London E1 8EU UK Tel: 020 3728 7577 Fax: 020 3728 7576 Scotland office The Good Care Group Scotland Roland House 10 Cliftonhall Road Newbridge Midlothian EH28 8PJ Tel: 0131 3413 768 Privacy | Cookies | Configure Settings | Accessibility | Sitemap Business Integrity | Respect for Human Rights | Responsible Business Conduct | Applicant Privacy Policy © 2021 The Good Care Group. All rights reserved. Registered office: 120 Leman Street, London, E1 8EU. VAT number: 245574489. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Configure Settings Accept all