A rough estimate of the weekly cost, and whether the council is likely to help — based on 2026/27 rules.
Built for England. Scotland (£35,750 threshold), Wales (£50,000, no taper), and Northern Ireland use different rules — treat this as a starting point if you're elsewhere in the UK.
A few numbers
Rough figures are fine — this is a guide, not a formal assessment.
Bank accounts, ISAs, shares, premium bonds — anything liquid.
Typical weekly fee
Capital counted in the means test
Likely contribution from capital
This is an estimate only. Income (pensions, benefits) is assessed separately and affects the real figure. Only a council financial assessment gives you a binding answer.
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