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Paying for care

Financial assessment and contributing towards cost of care

Paying for care

The Care Act states that the local authority may make a charge for meeting a person's care and support needs. Following a needs assessment if a person has eligible care and support needs they may need to have a financial assessment. A financial assessment determines how much the person will contribute towards the costs of their care.

A financial assessment is used to determine whether a person can afford to pay a contribution towards their personal budget or services they receive that are funded by Camden.

A person will need to provide details of their income, outgoings and savings. An allowance for their living expenses is calculated. The assessment may also help to identify any benefits the person could be entitled to. Support is available to help a person to complete the forms if required.

The assessment is completed by the Awards and Contribution team. Evidence will need to be submitted alongside the application form e.g. bank statements, receipts etc.

 

Last updated: 25 May 2023