Funding Options

It gives you more flexibility, control, and choice over arranging your support than if you were to take the traditional route of it being arranged by your council.

It allows you full responsibility for your care by either employing a personal care assistant or commissioning services for yourself.

This scheme is available in England, Scotland, or Wales, you will need to contact your council directly. To be eligible, you must also be over the age of 16 and have been assessed by social services.

You can use direct payments for a variety of things, such as services, equipment or activities that meet your social care needs.

Like many people, you may decide to choose a support provider, like complete independence, to take on all the employment duties and responsibilities and include this in the amount it charges.

At Complete Independence, we can assist you with managing support, timesheets, and the administrative load to make the support provision as seem as manageable as possible.

Our experienced team can discuss possible funding options with you, as well as provide information on how private funding may look in practicality.

Exactly how much your council will pay depends on what care you need and how much you can afford to pay.

To qualify for Continuing Health Care funding, the person must meet certain criteria, and this is usually jointly assessed by a Social Worker/Health Care Professional.