Care and support is not a free service like the NHS. The Care Act 2014 gives local authorities the authority to charge for some care services provided.
The Care Act 2014 states that the council must undertake a financial assessment to determine the amount you can afford to contribute towards your care and support. This is regardless of whether the council thinks you have eligible needs or of your financial circumstances.
All services, whether residential or non-residential will be chargeable except where the council is required to arrange care and support free of charge. The detail of how to charge is different depending on whether you are receiving care in a care home or your own home or another setting.
For more information download our Adult Social Care charging policy.