Care Act – Charging and Financial Assessment

The Care Act 2014 (along with its subsequent updates) provides a single legal framework for charging for care and support. It enables local authorities to decide whether or not to charge a person for their care and support needs or for a carer’s support needs.

The new Care Act assessment framework has been designed to make charging fairer and more clearly understood by everyone. Understanding it properly is essential if you work with people in need, whether in the public, private or charity sectors.

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Duration 1 hour

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12 months access

All of our courses have been independently accredited as conforming to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

£20.00 Per license (exc VAT)

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This financial assessment for care course forms part of our suite of online courses developed to support the implementation of Part One of the Care Act 2014. It’s based upon the Skills for Care training materials.

On completion of this course you’ll get a certificate with your name, CPD hours, the date and learning objectives discussed.

The course also contains additional resource materials, useful links and refresher guides you can come back to anytime.

This course is designed for you if you have any role in providing information and advice on charging and financial assessment (including deferred payment agreements). This includes anyone employed by local authorities with social services care assessment responsibilities and managers of people and teams undertaking the above roles.

Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll have a full working knowledge of:

Services that can and cannot be charged for
What to consider when undertaking a financial assessment or carers’ assessment
The implications of the Act for self-funders wanting care in a care home or in another setting
What happens if a person lacks capacity
Deprivation of assets
What local authorities must do to ensure adequate choice
Who pays top-up fees and how this is arranged
What carers can be charged for
Debt recovery

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Purchases of 10 or more courses will automatically recieve a 10% discount at checkout. We also offer discounts to charities and organisations looking to buy licenses in bulk. Contact us for more information.

5 reviews for Care Act – Charging and Financial Assessment

Great refresher especially around assets and income. Also made aware that LA can charge admin cost’s for arranging care.