BENEFITS FOR SPECIALIST CARE

The type and level of benefits available for individuals with an acute or specialist care need will be dependent upon the extent of their problem and the type of care they require as well as their own financial circumstances.

The following benefits are care or age specific. Those receiving care at home or in a residential setting should also visit the relevant sections.

Attendance Allowance

This is a non means tested benefit payable irrespective of capital or income to those needing help with basic tasks. It has two levels, a lower or daytime rate and a night time or higher rate.

Pension Credit

This is the restructured alternative to Income support and offers two basic types of benefit, one which is designed to ensure a minimum guaranteed income and the other which to a degree is designed to assist those who have savings or additional private income.

Continuing Care Benefit

Totally funded care for those with an acute care need.

Registered Nursing Care Contribution (RNCC)

A non means tested payment specifically for those with a nursing care need.

	Attendance Allowance Details of the benefits and how to apply
	Pension Credit Details of the benefit and an assessment of entitlement
	Continuing Care and Registered Nursing Care Contribution Additional help for acute needs
	Domiciliary care benefits
	Residential and nursing care benefits
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