CARE FUNDING IN SCOTLAND

The funding rules relating to care in Scotland differ from those in England.

The key differences can be summarised as follows:

Local authorities are no longer able to charge for personal care provided for people aged 65 and over in their own homes. Those aged 65 and over living in care homes, who would otherwise pay their own fees, receive £159 a week towards personal care and a further £72 if nursing care is also required. People under 65 can also receive £72 towards nursing care.

This funding is paid to the local authority by the Scottish Executive.

Local authorities operate an upper support threshold at which funding support becomes available at £23,500 and a lower threshold at £14,500. Where a person has less than the upper threshold, their income is topped up to the relevant contract rate. The tariff income rules of £1 for every £250 between these thresholds applies.

The twelve week property disregard rules apply and the personal allowance is £22.60 per week. However, Attendance Allowance ceases after 28 days.

Further information is available from the local authority in Scotland or The Scottish Executive at fpc@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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