Finances

Costs and benefits

There may be charges for the services received by the person you care for but they may also qualify for financial help and welfare benefits.

Who will pay?

A community care assessment will work out what services the person is entitled to. It is also necessary to calculate how much, if anything, they will pay towards these services. This will be done through a financial assessment of the person you care for. The person you are caring for can choose not to have a financial assessment and in this case they will be expected to pay the full charges for the services provided.

Prescription charges

Those taking regular medication and paying prescriptions charges can make an annual pre-payment. Contact your local pharmacy for details. There may be charges for the services received by the person you care for but they may also qualify for financial help and welfare benefits.

Welfare benefits and support

Both you and the person you are caring for may be entitled to claim benefits. Below is a list of some of the benefits you or the person you are caring for may be entitled to:

Disability Living Allowance
Attendance Allowance
Incapacity Benefit
Carer Allowance

The above is not an exhaustive list of the benefits available.

For access and assistance contact:

Pension Service
Job Centre
Citizens Advice Centre
PRT Lanarkshire Carers Centre
Local Social Work Office
Local Money Matters (South Lanarkshire only)