Private Funding

This agency accepts private clients (people who pay for their own care.)

You or your family would pay the agency directly using personal funds (savings, pension, etc.). Many care seekers begin with private funding while awaiting assessments or top up council-funded care with private payments.

Direct Payments

This agency accepts Direct Payments. If you receive money from the council or NHS to arrange care yourself (sometimes called a personal budget or pre-paid card), you can use it here.

Note: Direct Payments don't always cover the full cost of care, some people pay a top-up privately.

Local Authority Funded

This agency works with local councils to provide care.

If your care is arranged and paid for directly by your local authority (after a financial assessment), this agency may be one of the providers they use.

This often means you won't choose the agency yourself - the council will decide who delivers your care.

NHS Funded

This agency is approved to provide care funded by the NHS. This is typically for people with complex health needs who qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) or need short-term care after a hospital stay (reablement).

If you're eligible, the NHS pays the agency directly.