Leeds City Council

Adult social care contact details, funding information, and care home listings for Leeds.

Arranging care in Leeds

Leeds City Council is the local authority for the Leeds metropolitan area in Yorkshire and Humberside, covering the city centre alongside Morley, Pudsey, Garforth, Otley and Wetherby. As a Metropolitan Borough, Leeds City Council is responsible for adult social care across all of these communities, from the busy urban wards close to the city to the more rural fringes around Wetherby and Otley.

If you or a family member need support, the first step is to contact Leeds City Council's Adult Social Care team and request a needs assessment. This assessment is free and looks at everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking, mobility and staying safe at home. If the assessment identifies eligible needs, a financial assessment then follows to work out how much, if anything, you would contribute towards your care. National capital thresholds apply, and the council will consider income, savings and property in the usual way.

Choice of care providers

Leeds has a large and varied care market, with around 398 CQC registered care homes across the district. That gives families a genuine choice between home care in your own house, residential care homes for people who need daily support with personal care, and nursing homes for those with more complex health needs. Whether you are looking for a small home in Pudsey or Garforth, or a larger setting closer to central Leeds, there is usually something to suit different preferences and budgets.

Funding your care

Depending on your financial assessment, care in Leeds may be council funded, part funded through a personal budget or direct payment, or fully self funded. NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full cost where needs are primarily health related. In Leeds, typical fees are broadly in line with regional averages: home care usually costs around £20 to £25 per hour, residential care homes tend to sit in the region of £900 to £1,100 per week, and nursing homes often cost £1,100 to £1,300 per week depending on the setting and level of need.

Taking the first steps can feel daunting, but Leeds City Council's assessment process is designed to guide you through it, and the wider Leeds care community offers plenty of support along the way.