Funding & Fees Guide
We know that choosing respite care is a big step, and we’re here to help. The cost will depend on the support you need. You might get help with funding from your local council, personal budget, or direct payments. Some people also choose to pay for their own care. We’re happy to talk through your options and support you in finding what works best for you.
Funding Type
Our service accepts a variety of funding types to ensure we can support a wide range of clients with different needs.
We accept the following funding types:
- Self-Funding (Private): Clients pay for support privately.
- Local Authority with Top-Up: Local Authority funding with additional client contributions.
- Local Authority: Funded by the Local Authority.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare: For individuals with complex healthcare needs.
We work with clients to ensure access to the right support, regardless of funding type.
For detailed information and support on accessing carer services from your Local Authority, please see our Resource Page
Fees Breakdown
Service | Details | Cost Per Hour / Day | Cost Per Week |
Day Support | 7:00am – 9:00pm (14 hrs) | £25 per hour | Varies by usage |
Sleep-In Support | 11:00pm – 7:00am | £25 × 1.25 (time & a quarter) = £31.25 per hour | Varies by usage |
Waking Night Support | 9:00pm – 7:00am (10 hrs) | £25 × 1.25 (time & a quarter) = £31.25 per hour | Varies by usage |
Accommodation | Private bedroom (client use) | £24.71 per day | £24.71 × 7 = £173 per week |
Utilities | Water | £0.71 per day | £0.71 × 7 = £5 per week |
Gas | £0.71 per day | £0.71 × 7 = £5 per week | |
Electric | £0.71 per day | £0.71 × 7 = £5 per week |
We appreciate that everyone’s support needs are different. After a detailed Pre-Admission Assessment, we will provide a clear, personalised cost estimate tailored to the specific respite services and length of stay you need. Our commitment is to be transparent, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable in making informed decisions about the Respite support.
We review our prices annually to account for rising economic costs, ensuring our services remain competitive and deliver value for money.