As Standard
£20.92/Hourly rate
- Available in the form of home visits or support out in the community (i.e. shopping or attending appointments)
- Support will include a variety of practical and therapeutic support, as well as support with personal care / medication where required.
- This competitive rate falls in line with Bolton Council's homecare fees, and is charged per hour, regardless of the day or time (except on enhanced public holidays - see below)
Enhanced Public Holidays
£20.92/Hourly rate
- Enhanced public holidays per year - on these 4 days (Christmas day, Boxing day, New Year's day & Easter Sunday) will be charged at an additional rate per hour in line with enhanced rates of staff pay on these days.
Funding Options
- Personal Budget: Use Personal/Personal Health/Integrated Personal Budget to cover the cost of services
- Direct Payments: Use Direct Payments to cover the cost of services
- Financial Assessment: Switch Care Limited can assist in arranging a financial assessment with the local authority for those not eligible for financial supporty
- Payment Options: Flexible payment plans and options can be discussed with the Switch Care Limited team
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Budgets & Direct Payments
A personal budget caters to your social care and support needs, while direct payments offer a means to manage these budgets independently. Through direct payments, you receive the funds directly, empowering you to personally acquire the necessary care and support as agreed upon, without relying on the council for arrangement.
Personal Health Budgets
A personal health budget is designed for your NHS healthcare and support needs. Direct payments allow you to manage these budgets by receiving the funds directly, enabling you to purchase the necessary care and support yourself, bypassing council arrangements.
Integrated Personal Budgets
An integrated personal budget encompasses healthcare, support needs, and social care needs. It combines funds for both aspects. Direct payments provide a method of managing these budgets, granting you direct access to the funds for purchasing the agreed-upon care and support, rather than relying on council arrangements.
Arranging a financial assessment - Individuals
If you believe that you or someone you know requires assistance in managing daily life, the initial step is to arrange a needs assessment with your local council. The needs assessment is a free service accessible to everyone. Reach out to the social services department of your local council to request a needs assessment, either by phone or through their online platform.
Arranging a financial assessment - Carers
If you are a caregiver, you may be eligible to receive a personal budget following a carer’s assessment aimed at identifying ways to make your life easier. A Carer Personal Budget, also known as a Carer Direct Payment, is a financial allocation provided by a council’s Adult Social Care department to assist caregivers in paying for resources that support them in their caregiving role. It grants caregivers greater autonomy in determining the support they receive.
To qualify for a personal budget, you must undergo a carer’s assessment, which is available at no cost and can be requested by anyone over the age of 18.
Self-funding options
If you do not qualify for health or social care funding, Switch Care Limited can provide information and guidance on alternative payment options that might be suitable for your situation. Feel free to reach out to a member of our team to learn more about the available options and explore potential solutions.