Paying for Care Handbook: A Guide to Services, Charges and Welfare Benefits for Adults in Need of Care in the Community or in Residential or Nursing Care Homes

by Geoff Tait (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $27.13

  The Paying for Care Handbook is the only comprehensive, fully referenced guide to social security and social services law and practice for adults needing care. It covers England, Wales and Scotland. There is comprehensive coverage of: services, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults, and their carers, needing care at home or in supported housing; how charges are means-tested, administered and enforced; the duties of social services and health authorities; challenging decisions, enforcing rights and common problems. Fully indexed and cross-referenced to law, guidance, court and commissioners? decisions, there is in addition the full text of key legislation setting out the powers and duties of social services authorities. There are practical examples of calculations, and tactical hints and arguments to help with maximising income and minimising liability ? helping both care users and the responsible authorities to achieve effective financial planning. The Paying for Care Handbook provides clear, practical guidance for adults in need of care and support, their carers and relatives, and professionals giving advice or administering the different schemes of services,charges and benefits. This includes welfare rights advisers, social workers, solicitors, information providers, and community care and financial assessors.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $21.39

  The first edition of this annually updated handbook (February 2000) was immediately adopted by advisers, carers and other professionals in the field. Individuals in need of care, or their relatives, are also using it in increasing numbers. The scale and pace of change affecting social services and welfare benefits systems means that users will have to replace the first edition for reliable guidance. The second edition is fully revised and updated to incorporate the latest changes, as well as new rules due to be introduced in 2001. Covering England, Wales and Scotland, the Paying for Care Handbook is the first comprehensive, fully referenced guide to social security and social services law and practice for adults needing care at home or in supported accommodation, or in residential or nursing care homes. There is full coverage of: - services, charges, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults needing care at home or in supported housing - and their carers - the duties of social services and health authorities in arranging residential or nursing home care - how social security benefits are affected by entering or leaving a care home, whether on a temporary, respite, trial period or permanent basis - the social services means test for those needing help with care home costs - how the different schemes are administered, collection and enforcement of charges, appeals Fully indexed and cross-referenced to law, guidance, court and commissioners' decisions, there is also the full text of key legislation setting out the powers and duties of social services authorities.