This document provides information about a research study examining how adults and older people pay for their own care and support. The study is being conducted by Breakthrough UK Ltd and ekosgen to gather information about self-funded care arrangements and experiences. Participants in the study will take part in a telephone or in-person interview, focus group, or online/paper survey. All information collected will be kept confidential and used to write a report on the findings to help organizations that support self-funded care.