if your benefits get stopped can you get free social care?

Aella

This is a theoretical question. it says online that if you need a carer at home to help with basic daily things and the council provides one, you may have to pay part of the costs. What happens if your benefits get stopped at assessment and you're going through appeal and have no income, would the carer then be totally free?

Holly_Scope

Hi @Aella it might be worth reaching out to the NHS as it looks as though they'll be able to provide some support based on the circumstances you've mentioned. I've added the link below. It does look like there are some potential options - Care and support you can get for free - Social care and support guide - NHS. It's worth asking the question.