Charging for residential care: 2009 uprating of certain disregards and allowances, and other changes (6th April 2009)
Changes to the residential regulations came into force from 6th April 2009. S.I. 2009/597 uprates certain items in accordance with established formulae and the upratings are:
Changes to the residential regulations came into force from 6th April 2009. S.I. 2009/597 uprates certain items in accordance with established formulae and the upratings are:
- Personal Expenses Allowance increased from £21.15 to £21.90
- Lower capital limit increased from £13,500 to £14,000
- Upper capital limit increased from £22,250 to £23,000
- Single person's savings disregard increased from £5.34 to £5.65
- Couple's savings disregard increased from £8.15 to £8.45
LAC (DH)(2009)3: Charges for Residential Accommodation - CRAG Amendment No 28 (6th April 2009)
This circular announces the main changes to the residential charging arrangements and provides clarification of certain policies, in particular with regard self-funding care home residents entitlement to the 12 week property disregard and the responsibility of local authorities to offer deferred payments to qualifying residents.
Circular
This circular announces the main changes to the residential charging arrangements and provides clarification of certain policies, in particular with regard self-funding care home residents entitlement to the 12 week property disregard and the responsibility of local authorities to offer deferred payments to qualifying residents.
Circular
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