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  5. Paying for your social care
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Paying for care

Most people will need to pay something towards the cost of their care and support. Find out if you're eligible for assistance and how you can get assessed.

  1. Chargeable support and care services
  2. Support that needs to be paid for
  3. How to decide what care you need
  1. How to use your budget for care
  2. Get a financial assessment

Support that needs to be paid for

Most home care services need to be paid for. These include:

  • care homes
  • housework and shopping
  • personal care in the home
  • support workers
  • carers breaks and respite care
  • transport
  • day centres
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