Third party top ups
The care home may cost more than your personal budget (more than the Council expects to pay). In this case, you may need to find a third party to make up the difference, such as a friend or family member. This is called a Third Party Top Up Agreement.
Top up payments are completely separate and in addition to your weekly contribution.
You cannot usually pay this top up yourself.
We strongly recommend that you seek independent financial advice before entering into a Third Party Top Up Agreement.