CBC's Fees for Adult Social Care: Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Funding

Our Unitary Authority, Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC), is reviewing how they charge for adult social care. You are invited to have your say on these proposals. Below, we highlight the main points. Means testing. Some people don’t pay anything, and CBC pick up all of the cost; some people pay a contribution and some people pay for all of their care and these people are known as self-funders. The demand for adult social care is increasing along with the cost of providing these services. National principles mean that the charging policy has to be financially sustainable for the council in the long-term. Fees and charges CBC are proposing some changes to the fees and charges for adult social care. For people who pay for all their own care who choose to ask CBC to continue to manage these arrangements on their behalf. A fee is proposed for this service at £174 per annum to cover administration costs. For people who choose to pay for their care and support the