Charging and financial assessment for support for carers
13.1
The Care Act 2014 provides Councils with the power to charge for support for carers, where they have an eligible support need in their own right.
13.2
Carers support is support provided directly to the Carer and not support provided directly to the adult being cared for. For example, sitting services and respite care are provided to the cared for person and are chargeable, although their provision benefits the Carer.
13.3
North Tyneside’s current policy is not to charge Carers for the support they receive in their own right. This decision will be reviewed on a regular basis and any appropriate notice of change will be given. Following, the review, if the Council changes its policy in terms of charging Carers, the financial assessment will follow the same calculation methodology as those receiving care and support outside of a care home. This may be a ‘light-touch’ financial assessment, however the Carer can request a full financial assessment, if they so wish.