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  5. Paying for your social care
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Changes to services over Easter

Find out about changes to our services due to the Easter bank holiday. This includes changes to rubbish and recycling collections, parking enforcement, libraries and customer service opening times.

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

Get a financial assessment

There are different ways to get a financial assessment and find out how much you'll contribute towards your care. 

Online calculator

The quickest way is by using the online calculator. You'll be asked enter details of your financial circumstances. Then the calculator will tell you what your weekly contribution might be.

Calculate your contribution

PDF form

If you prefer, download a PDF form to get a financial assessment: 

Home visit

You can also get a financial assessment through a home visit:

If you need more information, find out more about financial assessments for care on the Age UK website.

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