Funding for respite
Will the Council provide funding for respite?
Adult Social Care is a means-tested service, which means that most people are likely to pay a contribution towards their care. What you pay is determined through a financial assessment which is usually conducted once care is being discussed. Services like respite and short-breaks provision are considered part of the person’s overall support package and the person you are caring for will be liable for any charges. The financial assessment will look at the financial situation of the person you are caring for and what they can afford to pay.
If the person you are caring for has savings over £23,250, then they will be considered a self-funder and will be required to pay the full amount of their care. The local authority can still conduct an assessment but there will be an administration charge if the local authority goes on to arrange the support.