The Financial Assessment

If you qualify for assistance, we will also write to you with a breakdown of how your financial assessment has been calculated. The letter explains how much money you will need to pay for the cost of your care home fees.

In addition to your payments, Kirklees Council will pay any financial assistance-related fees directly to your care home, so you will not need to worry about this. Unless it is a deferred payment loan arrangement.

Financial assistance will remain in place for the duration of your stay in your care home or until you have a change in your circumstances. You must report any change in your financial circumstances straight away as it may affect the level of financial assistance you qualify for.

If you do not qualify for assistance because your income or capital is too high, we will write to you to let you know. We will also notify your care home.

Please note that the care home's private rates may be substantially higher and you should check these directly with the care home.

Minimum payments

If you have savings or investments above £23,250 or own a property that is not occupied by your partner then you are advised to pay the care home direct. However, if your savings or investments are below £23,250 and you do not own a property, then you should complete a financial assessment before moving into the care home if possible. You need to put this money to one side until you start receiving the care bills for these charges.

You are liable to pay your care home fees from your admission date.