The government provides various forms of funding, advice and other support to individuals and families needing domiciliary care:
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people over 65 who need help with personal care ,medication or mobility.Phone your local benefits office or (0845) 7123456 for advice.
The Benefits Enquiry Line (0800) 882200 is a confidential FREEPHONE service for people with disabilities, their representatives and carers.
Carer’s Allowance is a taxable benefit for people who look after someone who gets Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance. Extra expenses can be claimed for paying a third party to provide care while you are out.Phone your local benefits office or the Benefits Enquiry Line (0800) 882200.
If you meet certain conditions councils are obliged to offer you Direct Payments to pay for your own private home-care.
You may be eligible to receive more than £1,000 per week for care, depending on your personal circumstances.Phone NHS Direct on (0845) 4647
Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for children and adults under the age of 65, with a disability or illness, who need help with getting around or personal care. Phone your local benefits office or (0845) 7123456
This is the top-up fund that works in conjunction with Social Services and pays grants to people with high support needs who wish to live independently. ILF disregards a client’s earnings and that of partners.Phone (0845) 6018815
This type of insurance pays out a tax-free income if you become unable to cope on your own. Consult an independent financial adviser before approaching insurance companies.
Senior Line is a welfare advice line run by Help the Aged for older people and their carers and gives free, confidential and impartial advice about benefits and community care.Phone (0808) 8006565