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Applying & Funding

How can I apply to live at Care for Veterans?

You can make the initial enquiry either by calling us on 0808 281 5068, sending us an email or filling in the form at the end of this page. We’ll be in touch as soon as possible.

Am I eligible?

We accept residents aged 18 and over and can accommodate up to 60 residents. Anyone who has served in the UK Armed Forces at any time or in any capacity, and also immediate family members of someone who has served is eligible for admission.

What is the weekly fee?

They range from £1,296 – £1,602 per week depending on need.

Our fees are comprehensive; they are also lower than our costs, which means that we provide a significant subsidy to every resident.

Can I apply on behalf of a relative/friend?

Anyone can apply on behalf of a relative/friend. We are happy to liaise with a third party as long as the potential resident is aware and happy for this to happen.

What can I expect to happen after I have submitted an initial enquiry?

Following your initial enquiry, an information pack out will be emailed or posted to you, depending on your preferred contact method. This contains a letter outlining the fee structure, an ‘about us’ leaflet and an application form. The application form needs to be completed and returned to us. The first page is general/personal information and pages 2 and 3 are a medical questionnaire to be completed by a GP or hospital doctor.

Once we have received the application, we will arrange for one of our team to do a pre-admission assessment. This is just to gather information about how much or how little support is needed, to gain knowledge of any medical conditions and prescribed medications and to find out your likes and dislikes.

Following the assessment, provided there are no problems, you will be given a cost and a possible admission date. You are welcome to come and have a look at the facilities at any time during this process. Please let us know when you are coming in so that we can make sure someone is available to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Is there anyone who can support me in the application process?

Our resident liaison team is available to answer any questions in relation to the process and can offer advice/alternatives for getting the medical questionnaire completed if this is proving difficult.

Is there any funding available to support my residency?

Funding comes from different streams – for example, if someone is in hospital following a stroke, then there is the possibility of some CHC funding for a period of rehabilitation. This is best discussed with the hospital social worker, who will be able to make the referral to them.

Social Services funding is available to anyone whose assets/savings are below £23,250. From October 2025, this will rise to £100,000 in savings. They will do a financial assessment and calculate how much they could pay towards fees. Exactly how much your council will pay depends on what care you need and how much you can afford to pay (contribution).

Self-funders may be entitled to the funded nursing care contribution from the NHS if they have any nursing needs. We would make a referral for this following admission.

How do I find out if I am eligible for funded care?

The first step is for your council to do an assessment to check how much help you need. This is called a needs assessment. The needs assessment is free and anyone can ask for one. If you need care, the council will then do a free financial assessment (means test) to determine what you will have to pay for your care.
The means test can lead to these outcomes:
  • The council pays the maximum amount towards your care and you might have to pay a contribution
  • The council pays a smaller part of the cost and you pay the rest
  • You pay the full cost of your care

If the council is going to pay towards your care, you will get a personal budget. The amount will be worked out when the council makes a care and support plan with you.​ You can choose to get your personal budget in three ways, or a combination of them:

  • Direct payment into your bank account for you to use for some types of care – the council will usually ask for receipts to see if you are spending the money on care
  • The council arranges for your care and pays your care providers for you
  • An organisation you choose, such as an individual service fund, manages your personal budget for you.

More questions?

We’re happy to answer any questions you may still have. Please email us, call 0808 281 5068 or fill in the form below.

 

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