Charges for community-based services
Examples
Example 1
| Income | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assessable income (total income less allowances & disregards) |
£0.00 |
| State Retirement Pension | £102.15 |
| Pension Credit | £35.20 |
| Total weekly income | £137.35 |
| Allowances | £171.69 |
Mr Whyte does not have to pay for any services he receives.
Example 2
Mr. Whyte was later awarded Attendance Allowance at £49.30 per week. His Pension Credit increased to £90.50 per week due to severe disability premium being awarded. State Retirement Pension remains at £102.15 per week and he continued to get 4 hours of home care. His new assessment will be as follows:
| Income | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assessable income (total income less allowances & disregards) |
£36.26 |
| State Retirement Pension | £102.15 |
| Pension Credit | £90.50 |
| Attendance allowance | £49.30 |
| Total weekly income | £241.95 |
| Allowances | £171.69 |
| Disregards: (Mr Whyte's Disability expenses declared) | |
| Excessive heating costs | £5.00 per week |
| Excessive laundry costs | £14.00 per week |
| Excessive private care costs | £15.00 per week |
Based upon the average hourly homecare cost of £15.80 per hour - Mr Whyte must contribute his total assessable income towards the cost of his care each week this means his weekly charge will be £36.26 per week
He keeps £205.69 of his weekly income.
Example 3: Capital over £25,000
Following a lottery win, Mr Whyte has savings and investments totalling £55,000. Therefore, he is required to pay the full actual cost for his services and his weekly charge will be £63.20 (based upon 4 hours at the average cost of £15.80 per hour).
