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.
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:
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Heather Sim –
Great refresher especially around assets and income. Also made aware that LA can charge admin cost’s for arranging care.
Heather Sim –
The course improved my knowledge of the subject.
Heather Sim –
The course was very informative and engaging.
Heather Sim –
Very informative, providing some good examples.
Heather Sim –
Very informative – best one so far!