Example of how your contribution is calculated
Your contribution towards the cost of your care will depend on your circumstances.
Here is an example:
Jane Bloggs is 71 and has developed dementia. She will need to move into a residential care home to receive the support that she needs.
| Capital assets | Amount |
|---|---|
| Savings in bank account | £15,250 |
| Any other assets | £0 |
| Total assets | £15,250 |
| Weekly income | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tariff income (calculated from the value of capital) | £4 |
| Income from pensions | £130 |
| Income from benefits (excluding Attendance Allowance) | £40 |
| Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments (PIP) | £0 |
| Any other income | £0 |
| Total weekly income | £174 |
Jane Bloggs’ assessed charge is £174 per week. As she will be receiving residential care in a care home, she is entitled to a personal allowance of £25.65 per week.
Deduct the personal allowance from the assessed charge (£174 minus £25.65) and that leaves £148.35.
Jane would therefore pay £148.35 per week towards the cost of her residential care.