Care funding in the UK is not straightforward. There are a lot of different ways that someone can get support funding their care, which can differ from region to region. Our simple Care Funding Calculator will give you an immediate idea if you might be eligible for funding from the state, and your options if not.
The broad rule, in England anyway, is that if you own assets and savings above £23,250 (as of 25/26) your local authority will not help towards the cost of your care. Whether or not your house is included in this calculation depends on a couple of things like the type of care you’re looking for and whether or not someone will be living in the house while you are receiving care.
However, there are other options through which you can get support in paying for care – not all of them means-tested and so are not gated by your value of assets but by need.
But the first step before looking into other care funding options like Attendence Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare is to complete our quick Care Funding Checker below that doesn’t require or hold any personal details and is completely free. It will only take a minute or two to complete and will give you an indication as to whether you might be eligible and the information about care funding in your region.
Whatever answer you get, you can seek further advice and guidance directly with Annabel, Age Space founder, by completing a quick form, after which Annabel will get in touch to offer free and independent advice based on your specific situation.
Care Funding Calculator
- 12-week disregard: For the first 12 weeks in a care home, the property value is ignored entirely.
- Deferred Payment Agreement (DPA): The council can cover fees as a loan, repaid from the property at any time — including after the person passes away.
