Guidance

Social care charging for local authorities: 2025 to 2026

Information for local authorities on charging for care and support.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
3 February 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Social care - charging for care and support 2025 to 2026: local authority circular

Ref: LAC(DHSC)(2025)1

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This document contains information for local authorities about the social care charging arrangements for 2025 to 2026. It includes details about:

  • capital limits
  • personal expenses allowance
  • minimum income guarantee
  • Savings Credit

This local authority circular has been published alongside the final local government finance settlement for 2025 to 2026 to support local authorities in their financial planning.

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Published 3 February 2025

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