Paying for care The information here has been developed by a group of public organisations and charities to help people make better and more informed decisions about paying for care, and to encourage people to obtain information and advice about the use of their money in this regard. Before you think about the likely costs of any care
and support, it is important that you get information and advice about the options open to you regarding the type of service that might suit you. The council can help you identify services and resources in your community that will help you live at home. It will also conduct a financial assessment based on your income, capital and savings to see whether you are eligible for any financial support from the council.
Financial assessments If you need care and support, contact the council for an assessment of your needs. This will determine your care and support needs and whether any of those needs are eligible. See page 32 for more information on assessments. You may be able to regain your independence with equipment or adaptations to your home or through programmes of rehabilitation. For more information on remaining independent, see page 8 or call a customer advisor on: 0300 456 0111. If you do have eligible care needs, the council will assess your income, savings and capital in accordance with national guidance and its Charging for Care policy. This will determine who is responsible for meeting the cost of your care and how much you might need to contribute.
The amount you may have to contribute to your care and support will be based on your individual circumstances and a financial assessment carried out by Wiltshire Council. As part of this assessment, the council will check that you are receiving all relevant benefits you are entitled to. For further information, contact a customer advisor on: 0300 456 0111 or visit the ‘paying for care’ section at: www.yourcareyoursupportwiltshire.org.uk
The value of your main home is only included in your financial assessment if you are moving into permanent residential care. If you have income, capital or savings of more than £23,250, you will have to pay for any care services you require, but you are entitled to discuss your needs with someone at Wiltshire Council who is trained to advise you. For further information about your options, visit: www.yourcareyoursupportwiltshire. org.uk or see ‘How Wiltshire Council can help’ on page 47. If you have income, capital and savings of less than £23,250, you may be entitled to funding support from the council. The council will advise you on this in more detail.
WHAT ARE THE CARE OPTIONS? HOW WILL I KNOW WHICH TO CHOOSE? VISIT THE CARE SELECT WEBSITE WWW.CARESELECT.CO.UK
CALL CARE SELECT FOR MORE INFORMATION:
0800 389 2077
Visit www.carechoices.co.uk for further assistance with your search for care
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