The Care Act: Charging and Financial Assessment

The Care Act provides a single legal framework for charging for care and support for the first time.

This course covers Section 4 of the Care Act and is divided into two sections: Charging and Financial Assessment and Deferred Payment Agreements.

 Learning Objectives

This course will enable the learner to:

• Outline the steps a local authority must take when carrying out a financial assessment
• List the circumstances in which a local authority might carry out a ‘light-touch’ financial assessment
• Identify the considerations a local authority must take in relation to charging carers and persons being cared for
• Outline the information and advice a local authority must provide
• Outline the provisions laid out in Section 69 of the Care Act regarding recovery of debts
• Explain the purpose of a deferred payment agreement (DPA)
• State who is eligible for a DPA
• Outline the responsibilities of local authorities in relation to DPAs
• List the circumstances under which a DPA can be terminated

Course Duration

• 40 minuntes

Target Audience

• Any member of an organisation requiring a base level understanding of the subject

Available in

• Non-audio

Delivered Via

• Internet