Someone else can report the stay for you. They'll need to give their name and contact details.
Quick facts
- You pay the fees
- PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance can continue
- NHS or council pays
- Most benefits stop within 28 days
- Council funding
- Mobility parts may continue
- Report
- Any stay of one night or longer
- New DLA claims for adults
- Not possible
If you pay for the care home yourself
You may be able to continue getting:
- the daily living and mobility parts of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- the care and mobility parts of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- the care and mobility parts of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
- Attendance Allowance
- an extra amount for severe disability paid with Pension Credit
Any other benefits you get will stop.
You can still claim Attendance Allowance if you pay for all your care home costs yourself.
If you do not pay for the care home yourself
Most benefits usually stop within 28 days of you being admitted to a care home if your stay is funded by NHS continuing healthcare, NHS funding for nursing care, or your local council.
If you get funding from your local council, you might still be able to get the mobility parts of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children.
You cannot usually get Attendance Allowance if you live in a care home and your care is paid for by your local authority.
Telling the right office
You must tell the organisation that pays your benefit as soon as possible if you go into a care home for one night or longer. You should also tell them if you stay in a hospital and get benefits.
If you claim Carer’s Allowance for someone who goes into a home, report a change online or call the Carer’s Allowance Unit.
Related
See NHS continuing healthcare, social care assessments and Attendance Allowance.
Common questions
Do I lose my benefits if I go into a care home?
If the NHS or your council pays, most benefits usually stop within 28 days. If you pay yourself, you can usually keep PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and the Pension Credit severe disability amount.
Can I keep Attendance Allowance in a care home?
Yes, if you pay for all your care home costs yourself. Not usually if your council pays.
Do I have to report a short stay?
Yes, any stay of one night or longer.
What happens to Carer's Allowance?
The carer must report the change online or call the Carer’s Allowance Unit.