
Paying for residential care
Care home fees will vary depending on the area, the care home and your own financial circumstances.
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Working out how much you'll have to pay towards your care home depends on things such as the care you need, your income and your savings.
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In the meantime, you might find it helpful to explore the pages below that outline how you might arrange care.
Care home fees will vary depending on the area, the care home and your own financial circumstances.
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