Cost of living support Information and advice to support with food, energy and money. Money support and advice for adults Search for groups, organisations, and services that provide support with managing your money. Council benefits Benefits including Welfare Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, and Discretionary Housing Payments Planning for your future care costs Social care is rarely free. More often than not you will be asked to contribute to the cost of your care. Paying for care and support and Direct Payments Care and Support Charging and Financial Assessment Framework Payments towards the cost of care are paid to the care provider if you are assessed as self-funding and paid to the Council if you are assessed as making an assessed care charge towards the cost of your care (unless you receive a Direct Payment when you will pay the care provider directly.)