It’s important to understand how care is paid for so you can make good choices. Getting advice from someone who knows about money can help you use what you have in the best way.
You can get free advice from:
You may also want to have a needs assessment to find out what support can be offered. You can:
The assessment can also cover adjustments to your home to make things easier for you. For example, you may need grab rails or an adapted shower.
Leeds City Council Welfare Rights team may also be able to provide advice and support and answer queries. You can call them on 0113 376 0452.
You may also be interested in finding out about NHS Continuing Care and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
If someone is very ill and might be near the end of their life, a doctor can fill in a form called an SR1. This form helps people get certain benefits more quickly. These are called the Special Rules.
You might also be able to get a benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP). PIP is money from the government to help people who find it hard to do everyday things. This could be things like struggling to looking after yourself or moving around because of your illness.
Whether you pay some of the cost depends on what services are available in your area. It can also depend on how much money or savings you have. Your needs assessment will determine how much you need to contribute to your care.
Depending on your needs you may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
NHS Continuing Healthcare is free care and support for adults who have serious health needs. It is paid for by the NHS.
You might be able to get this care if:
You don’t have to pay for this care, and no one will check your money. But your health team will check what kind of care you need. They will look at:
You and your family will be part of the check (called an assessment), and your views will be listened to.
You can get NHS Continuing Healthcare:
If your health is getting worse quickly and you are near the end of your life, your doctor or nurse can ask for Fast-Track care. This means help can be arranged quickly—usually within 48 hours.
In Leeds, the Health Case Management Service can help you:
Learn about other care options, like home care or community support.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal paper that lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions for you if you can’t speak or decide for yourself.
They can help with:
You can find out more about this online or ask someone to help you.
Find out more about lasting power of attorney for health and welfare
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a special paper that lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions for you if you can’t do it yourself—like if you’re very ill or have had an accident.
An LPA for money and property means that person can:
Find out more about lasting power of attorney for property and financial affairs