Arranging care in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council is the upper tier authority for much of the East Midlands county, covering communities from Mansfield and Worksop in the north to Newark, Retford, Southwell and Bingham, along with the towns and villages that ring the city of Nottingham. As a County Council, it is the body responsible for adult social care across this large and varied area, which mixes former mining towns, market towns and rural parishes.
If you or a relative are starting to think about support, the first step is to contact Nottinghamshire County Council's adult social care team and ask for a needs assessment. This assessment is free, regardless of income or savings, and looks at everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, mobility, medication and staying safe at home. Where the assessment identifies eligible needs, a separate financial assessment then looks at income, savings and property to work out how much, if anything, you will be asked to contribute. National capital thresholds apply, and Nottinghamshire County Council will explain how these are used in your case.
Choice of providers and typical fees
The local care market is sizeable, with around 481 CQC registered care homes across Nottinghamshire, giving families a genuine choice between residential care homes, specialist nursing homes and home care services closer to family in places like Southwell, Bingham or Retford. Whether you are looking for dementia support in Mansfield or a nursing bed near Newark, there is usually more than one option to visit and compare.
Funding can come from the council following a financial assessment, from NHS Continuing Healthcare where needs are primarily health related, or from your own funds. As a rough guide, home care in the area is often charged at around 20 to 25 pounds per hour, residential care homes commonly sit between 900 and 1,200 pounds a week, and nursing homes tend to be higher again, reflecting the extra clinical input. Nottinghamshire County Council can talk through deferred payment agreements and direct payments if you would prefer to arrange care yourself.
