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Assessment Denied? Report on council responsibilities towards self-funders moving into care

Thu, 28 August 2008

Older people thinking of moving into residential care are often shocked by the complexity of the processes of care needs assessment and entitlements that face them when they first make an attempt to negotiate their way through the social care system. They often turn to the council for help.

Assessment Denied? produced by the Relatives & Residents Association, explores the experiences of people who have to meet the costs of care themselves (self-funders) when they seek help from their local authority and sets out the legal position as to what self-funders have a right to expect. Read more about the report here.

Last Updated Thu, 28 August 2008