Not everybody is entitled to funding from us. Even if you are, the amount you get may not be enough to completely cover the cost of your care. Before you develop care needs you should think about how you are going to pay towards your care costs or even pay for it all yourself.

Planning ahead and knowing what your options are can help you to make informed decisions and help you to be more prepared. This will prevent decisions being made in a crisis that may not then be right for you. There are also changes you can make that can have a positive impact and delay the need for care and support.