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How to pay for care in a care home
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Paying for your own care in a care home
How to pay your contribution towards the cost of your care in a care home
Deferred payments
Help for homeowners to pay for their residential care costs until their property is sold.
Property disregards
Whether or not your home should be included in your financial assessment
Help towards your care home fees
How much we will be able to help towards your care home fees
Personal budgets and direct payments
How your care budget is set, paid and planned.
Third party top ups for preferred accommodation
If your choice of care home is more expensive than you can afford, another person can contribute towards the costs
Our debt management policy
Read our full debt management policy.