Arranging care in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council serves the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands, covering neighbourhoods from the Lace Market and city centre out to areas like Sneinton, Clifton, Bulwell, Bilborough, Wollaton and Bestwood. As a unitary authority, the council is responsible for all local services, including adult social care, so families have a single point of contact rather than needing to navigate a separate county tier.
How adult social care works locally
If you or a relative in Nottingham is finding daily life harder, the first step is to contact Nottingham City Council's adult social care team and request a needs assessment. This assessment is free, regardless of income, and looks at how you manage things like washing, dressing, meals, mobility and staying safe at home. If the assessment identifies eligible needs, the council will then carry out a financial assessment to work out how much, if anything, you contribute towards your care. National capital thresholds apply, so savings and, in some cases, the value of a property are taken into account.
The local care market
Nottingham has a sizeable care sector, with 224 CQC-registered care homes across the city, which gives families a genuine choice when comparing residential care homes and nursing homes close to family, familiar neighbourhoods or good transport links. Alongside these, there is a wide network of home care providers supporting people who would prefer to stay in their own home for as long as possible.
Paying for care and typical fees
Depending on your financial assessment, care in Nottingham may be fully funded by the council, part funded with a personal contribution, or arranged as a self funder. Some people also qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare or NHS funded nursing care where health needs are significant. As a general guide for the Nottingham area, home care tends to average around £22 to £27 per hour, residential care homes typically sit around £900 to £1,150 per week, and nursing homes are usually higher at roughly £1,100 to £1,400 per week, depending on the provider and level of need.
Taking the first steps can feel daunting, but with Nottingham City Council's assessment process and a strong local choice of providers, families have a solid starting point for arranging the right support.
