If you reach a time when you will need help with basic daily activities for the rest of your life, you may be able to claim support from the long-term care fund (LTC fund). To qualify, you must:
- have lived in Jersey
- either for ten years immediately before you apply, or
- lived in Jersey for ten years as an adult in the past and for another year immediately before applying
- be an adult aged 18 or over
- have care provided at an approved care home or through an approved care provider in your own home
- have had your level of care assessed as being above a minimum level
The new benefit will be available from 01 July 2014.