Paying for adult social care
Social care for adults is hardly ever free. Means-tested charges apply to almost all care and support arranged or provided by Gloucestershire County Council.
The following sections explain more about paying for adult social care - simply click on the relevant tile or link below.
Alternatively, this content is available in our Paying for Adult Social Care booklet, which is also published in easy read and large print format.
If you require this information in a different language, you can use the ‘Select language’ button at the top of this page to translate the web pages. You can also switch to a bigger font size. Alternatively, you can ask us for a printed copy in your desired language.
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Where to get independent financial advice -
Will I have to pay for my care and support? -
Paying for your own care and support (self-funding) -
Your financial assessment -
If you need permanent care in a care home -
If you need care in a non-residential setting (such as your own home) -
Your care charges and how to pay -
Contact our financial services team
Quick links
You may also find these quick links helpful, providing direct access to some of our most popular pages:
Deferred payments - Direct payments - Personal budgets - Online financial assessment tool - Property disregards