Guides to paying for home care, benefits and council support
Working out how to pay for home care is often the hardest part. Many families assume they have to fund care entirely themselves — in fact, there are five main routes worth investigating, from NHS Continuing Healthcare and local authority funding through to Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance and self-funding. The guides below explain each in plain English, with current 2026/27 rates and links to the official sources.
