Costs and Funding
Home Care Costs and Funding
Clear, honest information about how home care is paid for, so you can plan with confidence.
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What Affects the Cost of Home Care
- How long each visit lasts
- How many visits you need each day or week
- The time of day, such as early mornings or evenings
- Weekends and bank holidays
- Travel for outings or shopping, where mileage applies
We will always explain costs clearly before care begins, with no hidden charges.
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Ways to Pay for Home Care
Paying privately
You arrange and pay for care directly with us.
Council funded care
Your local council can carry out a care needs assessment and a financial assessment to see if you are eligible for help.
Direct payments
If the council agrees to fund care, you may receive direct payments so you can choose your own provider, such as Verona Home Care.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
Some people with complex, ongoing health needs may be eligible for care funded by the NHS.
Benefits That May Help
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care because of a disability or illness. It is not means tested.
You can check eligibility for benefits on GOV.UK or with a local advice service.
Contacting Your Local Council
If you think you may be eligible for funded care, contact the adult social care team at your local council:
- Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- City of Doncaster Council
- Sheffield City Council
We are happy to explain how council funded care and direct payments can work with us.
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Questions About Costs
The cost depends on how much support is needed, visit length and timing. Contact us for a personalised discussion.
Let's Talk About Costs
Tell us what support you need and we will explain the costs clearly, with no obligation.