Our Fees
Funding is essential in the UK care system and can be a worry. If you need help at home or plan to move to a care home, there are several ways you may be able to get help with fees.
Paying for your Care:
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Understanding care home fees and getting help with funding can seem like a daunting task
If you need help at home or plan to move to a care home, there are several ways you may be able to get help with fees.
The Local Authority may contribute towards the cost of your care following a financial assessment. How much you pay each week depends on your income, your savings, and whether you own a home or other property.
You may also be entitled to additional benefits, such as Attendance Allowance or Pension Credit, depending on your circumstances.
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You can also contact your local Social Services department for advice about care funding. For information about benefits you may be entitled to, you can contact the Department for Work and Pensions or visit the GOV.UK website.
A booklet entitled 'Moving Into a Care Home - Things You Need To Know', published by the Department of Health, is available free of charge by calling 0800 555777 or writing to; Department of Health, PO Box 410, WETHERBY, LS23 7LN.
What Your Fees Cover
When you move into a Sheffcare home, your weekly fee includes most daily expenses, such as:
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Personal care
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All meals, snacks and drinks
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A fully furnished room
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Laundry services
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A variety of activities, entertainment, and trips (you may be asked to contribute towards some trips)
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Insurance for personal belongings and money (up to a set limit)
You also may have access to NHS services, including:
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Chiropody
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Opticians
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Dentistry
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District Nurse
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GP
Other additional services can be arranged by the care team, which are your personal responsibility. Examples include:
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Hairdressing
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Holidays
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Personal toiletries and clothing
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TV license (concessionary)
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Newspapers and magazines of your choice
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Private telephone in your room
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Additional insurance if you need it
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Subscription TV services like Netflix and Sky TV
Our goal is to make funding and costs as straightforward as possible, so you can focus on enjoying the care, support, and activities that enhance your quality of life.
What about my Benefits:
When you move into a residential care home, you usually receive just your basic State Pension and, sometimes, Pension Credit.
Pension Credit
Depending on your income and savings, you may qualify for Pension Credit. This can top up your weekly income and may entitle you to additional support. If you move into a care home, the value of your former home may be temporarily disregarded for up to 26 weeks if you are actively trying to sell it.
Attendance Allowance and other DWP benefits
You must tell the Department for Work and Pensions about any changes in your circumstances. This includes moving into a care home, changes to your care arrangements, hospital stays or changes to who is paying your fees.
Attendance Allowance can help towards the cost of your personal care if you are paying your own care home fees. However, if your placement becomes fully funded by the Local Authority, payments usually stop after 28 days.
If you receive benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions, you must inform them when you move into a care home. You will need to provide the date you moved in and the name and address of the care home.
Our Resident Finance team at Sheffcare has years of experience helping people with funding and benefits. They are ready to discuss your options privately and help you understand what support is available.
You can reach them on 0114 2808888 or residents.finance@sheffcare.co.uk.
Call us today on: 0114 2808888 to find out more!
and speak to one of our friendly team to discuss the right home for you or your loved one.
