There are TWO different types of “Care” with relevant care fees available in England & Wales, being either HEALTH care or SOCIAL care. Firstly, if a person’s need for care is primarily health related, then they qualify for free HEALTH care under the NHS, either in their own home or in a residential nursing facility. …
The New Care Fees “Cap” – Devon Will Writer
HEALTH care is provided free by the NHS, whereas SOCIAL care, which is provided to people without a significant health related need for care, is means-tested for an ability to pay for it. Examples of social rather than health care needs include the general ageing process, poor mobility, and isolation. None of these are primarily …