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Free home care for dementia — the entitlements most families never claim
Dementia patients may be entitled to free or subsidised home care depending on the outcome of a council care needs and financial assessment. People with assets below the means-test threshold may receive council-funded home care. Those above the threshold are expected to contribute to or fully fund their own home care package. Some people with dementia qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare in a home setting, which covers all care costs without means testing. Additionally, people with dementia may be entitled to claim Attendance Allowance or the care component of Personal Independence Payment to help cover care costs. A benefits check through Age UK is a useful starting point.