Light touch financial assessment
In some circumstances, the Council may decide that a full financial assessment is not necessary or appropriate and will undertake a light touch financial assessment. This will apply:
- If a person does not wish, or refuses, to disclose financial information.
- If a person says they have significant financial resources and / or savings above the limit of £23,250 and do not wish to go through a full financial assessment for personal reasons.
In circumstances where the person has refused a financial assessment but is eligible for care services the Council will assume the person can meet the full cost of the support needed and will pass on the full charge accordingly. The Council will inform the person that they will have to pay the full cost of any support service and confirm what that cost will be.
In circumstances where the person states they have sufficient financial resources to meet the cost of their support the Council will advise the person to take independent financial advice regarding their options for meeting the cost of their care and support.
The Council will inform a person when a light-touch assessment has taken place and will make clear that the person has the right to request a full financial assessment.