Social Care Charging

Social Care Charging provides practical advice on paying for care under the Care Act 2014, including deferred payment agreements, asset disregards, and top-ups. It answers key questions such as who needs to be assessed, how financial assessments are conducted, and what capital is included and subject to disregards.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Publisher: The Law Society

Social Care Charging is a comprehensive guide to the charges associated with care under the Care Act 2014. This invaluable book provides detailed and practical advice to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of the law and guidance surrounding paying for care. It addresses various scenarios commonly arising around charging, including deferred payment agreements, the disregard of houses or assets, deprivation of assets, and top-ups. The book answers key questions such as who needs to be assessed, how financial assessments are conducted, what capital is included and subject to disregards, what income is included and subject to disregards, what the standard for deprivation of assets is, when top-ups can be paid for care under the Care and Support (Choice of Accommodation) Regulations 2014, when a person has an entitlement to a deferred payment agreement, and when a local authority has discretion to offer one. Additionally, the book includes essential statutes and regulations in the Appendices for easy reference. By providing a thorough understanding of Social Care Charging, this guide empowers individuals to make informed decisions about paying for care and ensures that they receive the necessary support and assistance.

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784462123