Guidance

Social care charging for local authorities: 2026 to 2027

Information for local authorities on charging for care and support.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
17 February 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Social care - charging for care and support 2026 to 2027: local authority circular

Ref: LAC(DHSC)(2026)2

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Details

This document contains information for local authorities about the social care charging arrangements for 2026 to 2027. It includes details about:

  • capital limits
  • personal expenses allowance
  • minimum income guarantee
  • Savings Credit disregard

Updates to this page

Published 17 February 2026

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