Local authority provision

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment under the single assessment process for older people?

A. Contact
B. Specialist
C. Overview
D. Referral

Answer 1

Referral

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

A. A care assessment should commence within 7 days
B. Following the completion of a care assessment, all services should be in place within 21 days
C. Reviews for new claimants are usually carried out within 48 hours
D. All services should be in place within 28 days

Answer 2

Reviews for new claimants are usually carried out within 48 hours.
All services should be in place within 28 days.

Question 3

Stella is undergoing a financial assessment by her local authority in England. She is assessed as having capital of £16,700. How much weekly tariff income will result from her capital?

A. £9
B. £10
C. £12

Answer 3

£10

Question 4

Padraig, a divorcee, is entering in to local authority residential care. He is assessed as having capital of £15,000 and weekly income of £132. How much will be need to contribute to his care costs?

A. £107.10
B. £110.10
C. £113.10

Answer 4

£110.10

Question 5

Under the provisions of the Insolvency Act, an action can reclaim assets transferred in the last

A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years

Answer 5

5 years

Question 6

As part of a financial assessment for local authority care, an individuals home is disregarded in all circumstances for what time period (from entering care)?

A. 6 weeks
B. 12 weeks
C. 26 weeks

Answer 6

12 weeks