Ep6: Yes to securing social care funding

Yes to You: The Lifeways Social Care Podcast

In this episode of Yes to You, the Lifeways social care podcast, our host Paul is joined by Kieran Money, who’s a Lifeways Enquiry, Referrals and Engagement manager. Kieran and Paul discuss the how to secure funding for social care, why it’s important, and some of the nuances of seeking funding for yourself, a family member, or a person you support.

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Fejezetek

1. Ep6: Yes to securing social care funding (00:00:00)

2. What are my first steps in seeking support? (00:01:06)

3. Why does social care funding matter? (00:02:03)

4. Do I have to pay for my child's care? (00:03:33)

5. Can it be difficult to secure funding? (00:05:43)

6. How do you evidence care needs? (00:06:25)

7. How do needs assessments work? (00:09:15)

8. What is covered by social care funding? (00:09:32)

9. Who decides who pays what? (00:10:36)

10. If I pay myself, do I have to move out of my service when my money is spent? (00:12:32)

11. In terms of funding, what's the difference between supported living and residential care? (00:13:15)

12. What are some extra costs to think about? (00:14:32)