Guidance

LAC(DH)(2014)1: charging for residential accommodation

Local authority circular to give local authorities advice on charging for adult social care services.

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This local authority circular, LAC(DH)(2014)1, contains guidance on charging for residential accommodation. It includes advice on:

  • the revised Personal Expenses Allowance, which came into force on 7 April 2014
  • capital limits
  • savings credit disregards
  • the directions on choice of accommodation and top-up fees

A revised Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG is being issued at the same time as this circular.

Published 1 March 2014