It’s often hard to know where to start when you need to arrange care or support for a loved one or friend. We provide information about all the possibilities to help you get the information you need to make an informed choice in their best interests.
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Personal Budgets
The amount of money your local council or trust will pay towards any social care support you need.
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Direct payments
If you get help from social services, these can give you greater choice over how you pay for social care support
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Finding residential care
Guidance on how to find a suitable home for someone that caters for their needs
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Finding care agencies and care workers
What to look out for and what to consider when considering paying for support
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Directly employing a care worker
What to look out for and what to consider
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