Self-funding

If you are paying the full cost of your care directly to the person providing your care (for example, home care agency or residential home) you are known as a 'self-funder'.

If you are self funding, it is usually because:

• you do not want a social care assessment
• you have chosen not to approach social care services for help
• you do not want to be financially assessed
• you have had a social care assessment but are not currently eligible for care and support services
• you have had an assessment which shows you are eligible for support, however your savings and assets are above the threshold set by the Government

If you have over £23,250 in capital or you choose not to disclose your financial information you will not qualify for any financial assistance and you will need to pay the full cost of your residential or nursing care directly to your chosen provider.

If you have less than £23,250 in capital, then Kent County Council Adult Social Care will assess your needs and financial situation. To find out more about paying for care when assessed by Kent County Council please take a look on their website.

This useful booklet produced by Kent County Council has a lot of information about funding:

Your guide to funding yourself in a care home