Financial assessment

A financial assessment (or means test) determines if we will help pay towards your cost of care, by looking at your finances. We can also help you apply for benefits to increase your income.

A financial assessment officer will carry out the calculation, in accordance with the Care Act 2014 legislation and statutory guidance.

If you have less than £23,250 in capital, you may be eligible for financial support.

The assessment is free and can be done online, usually after you have received a care needs assessment from the council's adult social care team.

You will not be eligible for financial support from Hillingdon council if you choose to arrange your care privately.

If you require financial support from the council for an Adult Social Care service, and you have an eligible care need, a financial assessment will be required. If you do not engage with the financial assessment process, or you fail to provide all the information required to financially assess you, you may be invoiced for the full cost of your care.