After your financial assessment, we will calculate how much, if anything, you will need to contribute towards the cost of your care.
We will consider the following.
• Your income
• Your capital
• Your property
• What expenses can be considered
• Housing-related expenses – this is only for people who are staying in residential care for a short time or receiving respite care before returning to their home.
• Personal allowance – this is the minimum weekly amount that you have left to spend after paying your contribution.
We will tell you if you need to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care and give you a written record of your assessment.
Reassessments
Each year we will look again at the amount you have to pay as your contribution towards the cost of your care. We will take account of any increases in the State Pension, your benefits, any other income
you receive and certain expenses.
We may be able to get all the financial information we need for the reassessment from the Department for Work and Pensions. If we can do this, you will not need to provide any further evidence.
You can ask us to review your contribution if your financial situation has changed.
If we need any further information, we will contact you by phone or in writing to let you know what we need.
Please let us know of any changes to your financial circumstances (your income, capital and other assets) as this may affect your contribution.