Chapter 3

Question 1

When someone has their needs assessed by a local authority there are usually 3 outcomes:

Answer 1

1. Assistance is not required
2. Permanent residential care is required
3. Care is required but can be provided in the individuals home (domicilliary care)

Question 2

Why might a “light touch means test” be used to assess someone’s financial eligibility? (2)

Answer 2

When someone has assets that exceed the means testing threshold
OR
When someone has very limited financial resources

Question 3

What is the Personal Expense Allowance (PEA)?

Answer 3

Amount of weekly income individuals are allowed to keep to pay for items such as newspapers or toiletries (£28.25)

Question 4

In England, local authorities are only expected to fund residential care when an individual has capital less than or equal to…

Answer 4

£23,250

Question 5

What is the maximum debt recovery period for unpaid care costs?

Answer 5

6 years

Question 6

Minor home adaptations are treated as free of charge if the cost is equal to or less than…

Answer 6

£1,000

Question 7

When a local authority pays an individual it can be done so in 3 ways:

Answer 7

1. Council managed care
2. Self-managed care
3. Third party care

Question 8

For how long is an individuals main residence disregarded if they live alone and require residential care funded by the local authority?

Answer 8

12 weeks

Question 9

A local authority in England will fully disregard capital when assessing care if an individual has less than

Answer 9

£14,250