Paying for care and support
Most adult social care and support services are paid for in one of two ways:
- Privately: by your or your family, if you have savings or assets over £23,250
- By Portsmouth City Council: if you’re eligible for support
If you are eligible to receive adult social care support, we will talk to you some more, to complete a financial assessment to work out how much, if anything you will need to contribute towards the cost of care yourself.
Non-means-tested care and support
Some types of care are free of charge, regardless of your income or savings:
- NHS care at home, such as services provided by a community or district nurse
- Intermediate care provided at home, may also be free
- Aftercare services provided under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act
You may also be eligible for non-means-tested benefits, such as:
- Attendance Allowance (for people aged 65+)
- Personal Independence Payments (PIP) (for people aged 16 – 64)
These benefits are awarded based on the level and type of help you need, not your financial situation. Find out more about both of these schemes: