Non-residential care

There may be a cost of this care depending on many circumstances – including your eligible care needs, the type of care you require, and your individual financial circumstances. This will be discussed in your initial eligible care needs assessment undertaken by a Social Worker, and then with a Financial Assessment Officer, if you are referred for a financial assessment. This is a financial based means test.

Every person is treated individually for purposes of a financial assessment. This means that we will assess only the income and capital of the individual who is undergoing the financial assessment. This approach applies in all care settings. Jointly owned assets, income and expenses will be divided equally when assessing your finances; unless you inform us otherwise during the financial assessment or via email/letter and provide evidence as proof of your share.

We will work out how much you will be asked to contribute based on your income, including any welfare benefits, and any capital you have.

What would I be left with for myself?

You will never be charged more than you can reasonably afford to pay and will always be left with an amount of money every week to cover living costs. This is known as the Minimum Income Guarantee and is an amount determined by the Government each year.