Financial eligibility checker

Find out if you need to pay towards your care.

Social care is not free. The amount you pay is based on what you can afford. Most people pay something towards their care costs.

You can find out if you need to pay by using our financial eligibility checker. It only takes 5 minutes to complete. You don't need to register or give personal details.

It asks you a few simple questions about your finances.
It will tell you if you are likely to pay the full cost or make a contribution towards your care.

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Next steps

Once you have completed the financial eligibility checker, you have various options

If the checker indicates you would be self-funding for your care and you wish to arrange you own care, you can find providers using our directory East Sussex 1Space (opens in new tab)
To find out what type of care and support you require, complete a Needs Assessment
If you struggle to use or get around your home you can fill in our Equipment, adaptations and mobility Assessment
You can also contact us for advice or have an assessment over the phone Contact us (opens in new tab)

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