Principles of the charging policy
5.1
An adult requiring care and support must initially satisfy an eligibility assessment and only where an adult has an eligible need, will a financial assessment be required.
5.2
All adults requiring care and support must have a financial assessment. An adult’s financial circumstances will determine whether the adult is eligible for support towards the cost of their care and support from the Council.
5.3
The purpose of the financial assessment is to ensure that the level of contribution calculated is within the adult’s means and what they can reasonably afford to pay and leaves them with at least the guaranteed minimum level of income set by the Department of Health and Social Care.
5.4
The Council will ensure that all adults are supported to maximise their benefit entitlement and assist with the completion of benefit claim forms where necessary.