DRAFT Financial assessment
We may complete a financial assessment to work out how much you need to pay towards your care and support. We will only ask you to pay what you can afford.
Check if you may need to pay
Use the care cost calculator to get an estimate of whether you may need to contribute. The result is not a formal financial assessment.
Choose the type of care
The way we assess your finances depends on where you receive care.
Care and support at home
Find out about the financial assessment for home care, day support, short breaks, direct payments and other non-residential services. Financial assessment for care and support at home.
Residential or nursing care
Find out how we assess what you pay for short-term or permanent care in a residential or nursing home. Financial assessment for residential or nursing care.
If you do not complete an assessment
If you choose not to complete a financial assessment or do not provide details of your finances, we will treat you as able to pay the full cost of your care.
Get independent financial advice
Independent financial information and advice can help you understand your options and plan how to pay for care. Find out where to get free information and regulated financial advice.
Contact the financial assessment team
You can contact us if you have any questions about your assessment or if you need to tell us about changes to your circumstances.
Email: fin.assessment@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 123 6720, option 1