Benefits for care self-funders
You might be eligible for financial support from benefits to help with care costs.
Find out what benefits you can get and how to claim on Turn2Us
If you’re over the State Pension age
If you have an illness or a disability, you may be eligible for Attendance Allowance or other benefits. These can help pay towards your care and are not means-tested, which means your finances will not be affected.
Learn more about benefits if you’re over the State Pension age on Citizens Advice
If you’re under the State Pension age
If you’re between 16 and the State Pension age and have an illness or disability, you may be eligible for benefits. These can help pay towards your care and are not means-tested, which means your finances will not be affected.
Find out more about benefits if you’re under the State Pension age on NHS
If you’re moving into a care home
Your benefits may change. You will need to check if you can still get some benefits.
Find out more about benefits if you’re moving into a care home on Turn2Us
Get advice about benefits
You can get free, independent advice about benefits from:
- Citizens Advice Kingston
- if you're over 60: Staywell Kingston
- if you're disabled: Kingston Centre for Independent Living
- if you're an unpaid carer for someone else: Kingston Carers Network
- if you need help with your mental health: Mind in Kingston