Paying for Domiciliary Care
Essentially, those who have assets of more than the upper capital limit will not be entitled to receive free domiciliary care from the State and will be required to fund the cost from their own resources.
In addition, those in England whose income after paying for care, is more than the Department of Health's guidelines will be expected to meet their own costs and charges. In Scotland, a contribution towards personal care is paid by the Scottish Executive .
Subject to individual circumstances, there may be an entitlement to Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit which may offer some financial assistance in meeting domiciliary care costs. Further details of these benefits are provided through the Benefits for Domiciliary Care option on the left.
