More expensive homes and top-up agreements
If you are eligible to receive help from us in paying for care home fees, and it has been agreed that a place in one of our contracted homes will not meet your needs, we will help you find somewhere more suitable.
If you choose a home that costs more than the amount the council can pay, a third party can agree to pay the difference. This extra cost is in addition to your client contribution and is referred to as a 'third party top-up'. The top-up must be paid directly to the home by someone other than the person receiving the care.