Funding & Paying for Care
There are several ways to fund care. We can signpost you to guidance and help you prepare for assessments:
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Local authority support (means-tested)
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NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
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NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC)
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Attendance Allowance / PIP / Carer’s Allowance
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Pension Credit & Property Disregards
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Deferred Payment Agreements
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Direct Payments / Individual Service Funds
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Self-funding (savings, pensions, financial products)
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Independent financial advice and legal signposting
What's Included
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Tailored care plan and risk assessment
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Small, consistent care team with proper introduction
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Personal care, medication prompts/admin, meals
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Light housekeeping, laundry, companionship, escorts
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Care manager oversight, emergency cover, regular reviews
What May Be Extra
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Mileage/transport when escorting (e.g, £[X]/mile)
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Out-of-pocket costs during outs (tickets/meals)
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Specialist equipment (profiling bed, hoists)
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Live-in carer food allowance (household shop or £[X]/week)
We’ll always provide a written breakdown before care starts, so you can see exactly what’s included and any optional extras.
How Costs Are worked Out
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Visit length & frequency — longer/more frequent visits can reduce the effective hourly rate.
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Time/day — evenings, weekends and bank holidays may differ.
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Care complexity — e.g, dementia care, hoisting, or clinical tasks.
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Location — travel time and local availability
Quick Guide to Prices
Hourly Visiting Care: from £[X]-£[Y] per hour (weekday, daytime)
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Evenings/Weekends/Bankholidays: £[X]-£[Y]
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Minimum visit length: [e.g, 45-60 minutes]
Overnight (sleep-in): from £[X] per night
Waking night: from £[X] per night
Live-in care (24/7): from £[X] per night (individual) | £[X] per night (couple)
Final prices depend on visit length/frequency, time of day, care complexity, and location. We confirm everything in writing after your free assessment.
Live-in Care
A dedicated carer lives in your home to provide day-to-day support and overnight reassurance — a strong alternative to residential care if you value routines, pets, and familiar surroundings.
From £[X] per week (individual) • From £[X] per week (couple)
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Includes care plan, introductions, care management, holiday/sickness cover
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Typical extras: carer food, personal activity costs, clinical supplies
Hourly Visiting Care — Examples
Scenario
Typical Weekly Cost
Companionship & light help (3 × 1 hr/week)
£[X]–£[Y]/week
Daily personal care (7 × 45 min/week)
£[X]–£[Y]/week
Twice-daily visits plus meal prep
£[X]–£[Y]/week
These are illustrations. We’ll confirm an exact figure after assessment.
Why it Costs What it Does
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Our Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Need trusted care at home?
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Whether you’re arranging support for yourself or a loved one, Bellus Care & Support is here to help. We make reaching out simple, reassuring, and genuinely personal.
Our experienced team listens first, then provides clear, tailored next steps for your unique care needs — from home visits to full live-in support.
Speak with professionals who understand the realities of care, family life, and wellbeing.
Receive practical, step-by-step guidance — from choosing the right service to creating a personalised plan that feels right for you.
Experience a warm, responsive team that delivers excellence with compassion — every visit, every family, every day.