Yes — Stoke-on-Trent has information and support for carers, and there is help available with financial matters too. For paid-for adult social care, the council can do a financial assessment to see what you can afford and whether you may qualify for financial support.
| Financial details | Stoke-on-Trent information |
|---|---|
| What they assess | Income, including benefits, outgoings, savings, capital and investments |
| Savings below | £14,250 — not included in the financial assessment; you’re only means tested on income |
| Savings/capital/investments above | £14,250 — included in the financial assessment and may mean you pay a contribution towards care fees |
| Savings/capital/investments above | £23,250 — not eligible for any financial support |
For carers, Stoke also points people to online support, including advice on benefits, paying for care and support, power of attorney, and help with carer assessments. You can use the council’s carers online support pages or the online financial assessment service.
There’s also a separate route if your care needs are due mainly to health needs: the council says you may be able to get NHS Continuing Healthcare, which is paid for by the NHS rather than by you.