Personal budgets

Your support plan

After you've had an assessment, if we can help with your care and support we'll write a support plan.

How to get a personal budget

If you've had an assessment and we can help with your care and support, we'll tell you the amount of money you'll get towards this. We call this your personal budget.

How to get direct payments for care and support

A direct payment can give you more choice and control over the care and support you get.

Pay for your care and support at home

The cost of care and support depends on the care provider, the type of care you need and how much money you have.

Independent financial advice

When you plan your care and support for now or the future, it may help to speak to a qualified Independent Financial Adviser.

Pay for residential or nursing care homes if you own a property

You can still get help to pay for a care home if you own a property.

Pay for residential and nursing home care

The cost of a care home depends on the care provider, the type of care you need and how much money you have.

How personal education budgets work

A personal budget is money we pay to provide support listed in an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Find out to ask to manage the budget.

Ask for a Child’s Needs Assessment

If you have special educational needs or a disability you can ask for an assessment to support you as you become an adult.