Charging for Non-Residential Care and Support
People receiving non-residential care and support services will be expected to contribute towards the cost of their care in line with the regulations set out in the Care Act 2014 and associated guidance.
Treatment of property
For people receiving non-residential services, the council will not include the value of the property they reside in.
If a person owns or has a share in a second or additional property that is not their main residence it will be considered as an asset in the financial assessment.
Living Expenses - Non-Residential
An allowance will be made in the non-residential assessment for everyday livings expenses such as paying for food, utilities, insurances, and other similar costs. This amount is set by the Department of Health and is known as the Minimum Income Guarantee.
Housing costs
An allowance will also be made for housing costs such as:
- Rent (net of Housing benefit)
- Council Tax (net of Council Tax Benefit)
- Mortgage payments
- Ground rent and maintenance charges for Lease Holders (unless these costs are part of ordinary weekly expenditure)
If more than one person lives in the household the costs will be apportioned.
Disability Related Expenses
An allowance will be made for Disability Related Expenditure, which are the additional costs a person incurs due to their age or disability. Evidence or receipts will be required for items taken into account.
The Council will not include items that could be considered as normal living costs, which are covered by the allowance made in the Minimum Income Guarantee.
The Council will not normally make allowance for costs that should be covered elsewhere e.g., for incontinence pads provided by the NHS unless this is authorised by a Social Work Team Manager.
Transport Costs
Charges made for transport costs are charged at a flat rate and are payable in addition to any assessed contribution for chargeable services.