Issue details

Review of Financial Assessment and Care Contributions Policy

The policy was due to be reviewed and to update the policy in line with some legal challenges to the Care Act 2014 since its implementation. In doing so we have also amalgamated the Financial Assessment and Care Contributions policy and the Deferred Payment Agreement Policy and the two impact significantly on each other.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/05/2026

Decision due: 6 Oct 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Resources and Finance, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care & Health, Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate, Communications, Performance & Safeguarding

Lead director: Director - Resources (Section 151 Officer)

Contact: Nicola Fowler, Financial Assessments Team Manager Email: [email protected].