Temporary stays in a care home
Last updated March 2004
This benefit is dealt with by Jobcentre Plus or The Pension Service depending on your age:
Find your local office.
- Your social services department can arrange a short stay in a care home if it will help you or someone who cares for you.
- You may be able to get Income Support for a temporary stay in a home, but the rules are different
- You may also be able to get Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit for your own home, if your stay is temporary. Check with your local council.
More information
If you want more information about help from your social services department or, in Scotland your social work department, you can find their address in the phone book. Look under the name of your County Council, Borough Council or in some areas, new Unitary Authority, or London Borough. If you live in Scotland, look under the name of your Regional or Island Council.
Other help
- Residential care or nursing homes
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) (This link will take you to the Directgov website)
- Attendance Allowance (AA) (This link will take you to the Directgov website)
- Carer's Allowance (CA) (This link will take you to the Directgov website)
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
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