How much you will have to pay for care and support services

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How much you will have to pay

The amount you will have to pay depends on the help you need and the income and savings you have.

Currently:

• If you have income and savings of more than £23,250 you will need to pay the full cost of your care.
• If your income and savings are between £14,250 and £23,250 you will need to make a contribution.
• If you have less than £14,250 you may not have to pay anything.

Understanding your care charges

Depending on the type of care and support you're eligible for, different charges may apply:

• Advice if you are considering long term care in County Durham
• Choice of residential care and third party top-ups
• The Deferred Payment Agreement (DPA)
• Paying for extra care services
• Paying for Non-Residential Services
• Paying for residential and nursing care
• Paying your own care home fees

Our charging policies:

• Charging policy for non residential services (PDF, 545 KB)
• Charging policy for residential care services (PDF, 494 KB)
• Deferred Payment Agreement Policy Residential Care (PDF, 345 KB)

Help and advice with your benefits

Contact Welfare Rights for help and advice about any problems. 

For additional support and advice with benefit checks and what you may be eligible to claim, visit Citizens Advice: benefits or Age UK: Benefits and entitlements.

Fraudulent claims

If you suspect someone of making a fraudulent claim you can Report suspected fraud.