About these guidesArranging care for the first time is confusing. These guides explain costs, funding and choices in plain English, using official sources such as GOV.UK and the NHS, with the date we last checked them. They cover England. What does home care cost?Hourly visits, live-in care and what changes the price, with official figures. Paying for care in EnglandCouncil assessments, the £23,250 limit, direct payments, Attendance Allowance and NHS funding. Live-in care or a care home?An honest side-by-side comparison to help families decide. How to arrange home careThe steps, the checks and the questions to ask any provider.