Residential and nursing care

Residential College provides ongoing special education and care support to young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs and autism.

When you go to residential college and receive care support to meet your social care needs this is subject to a financial assessment to determine any contribution you will need to make towards the cost of the support provided. The support you receive to meet your educational needs is separate and not subject to a financial assessment.

The rules governing the financial assessment of social care support in residential settings are set nationally by the Government. Different rules apply to community settings and these rules would apply to you when you are not in college, for example when you are at home/away from college between term times and still need support with your personal care.

Do I have to pay for my Care Support in College?

Yes, everybody who has care support in college will pay all or part of the cost depending upon their financial circumstances.

If you have capital over the current upper capital limit, you will be expected to pay the standard charge for your care support.

If you have less than the current upper capital limit, you will be offered a financial assessment. An Assessment Officer will arrange to carry out a financial assessment with you and/or your representative and they will explain how your charge is calculated. The financial assessment may be completed over the phone, by completing a form or in person.

The value of the property where you live will not be counted as capital but any other property that you own may be.

If you are in college for five days a week, you will only be required to pay for the care received over those five days. If you are in college for seven days a week, you will be expected to pay for the care received over those seven days. The charges for care will only usually cover term times however should you remain in college outside of term time and receive care during this time, this will be chargeable.

How will my care support in college affect my benefits?

Some of your benefits may be affected by your care support whilst in residential college. The Assessment Officer will explain how your benefits are affected and will offer you a Welfare Benefit check to ensure that you are claiming all the benefits that you are entitled to.