Financial Support and Help - Solent Companions

Practical Support

Help navigating care and funding options

We understand that arranging companionship or support can feel like an added expense, particularly during times of illness, recovery or changing needs. Many individuals and families may be entitled to financial support, helping you to stay in control of your care including services like ours.

While we cannot provide financial advice, we are always happy to offer friendly guidance on how our services may fit alongside existing funding or support arrangement.

Our administrative support can be provided to assist with paperwork and applications, particularly for those who are unwell, isolated or find forms overwhelming. This may include reading questions together, writing responses as directed and helping with online or paper forms.

This support is practical and administrative only. We do not provide financial or benefits advice and eligibility, decisions remain with the relevant organisations.

Get in touch

If you’re unsure what you might be eligible for, we recommend visiting

Attendance AllowanceFor people who have reached State Pension age and need help with care due to disability. https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance
Direct Payments (Hampshire County Council)Money you can receive directly from Hampshire County Council to organise your own care and support, giving you more control over how and when your care is provided. https://www.hants.gov.uk/directpayments
Personal Independence PaymentsFor people with long-term health conditions or disabilities that affect daily living or mobility. It helps cover extra costs of living with a disability. https://www.gov.uk/pip

Useful Resources

Find out if you qualify for financial help for care/support https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/financial-assessment
Equipment & Minor Adaptations https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/equipment-adaptations
Disabled Facilities GrantFor major home adaptations such as wet rooms, stairlifts, and wider doorways. https://www.gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants
Disabled Adaptions (General Info)Support available for people with disabilites at home. https://www.gosport.gov.uk/article/1707/disabled-adaptions