Issue details

NON-RESIDENTIAL CHARGING (DISABILITY RELATED EXPENDITURE)

The decision relates to changes to the means test for non-residential care, specifically that part of the means test which considered how much money people are left with to cover the additional costs they face as a result of their disability.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2016

Contact: Email: Ruth.Lake@leicester.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultation took place between 19th January and 12th April 2016 with:

-          service users in receipt of non-residential services;

-          their carers & representatives;

-          service user & provider forums and interest groups.

 

Consultation included the following:

-          postal questionnaire;

-          website questionnaire;

-          telephone hotline;

-          3 public meetings;

-          attendance at service user & provider forums;

-          proactive emails to interest groups.