When funding social care, the Government assumes that councils are bringing in income by charging for services. Charging policies are reviewed periodically by all Councils and Middlesbrough's was last reviewed in 2007.

The charging policy covers how much, if anything, and in what circumstances, people who use adult social care services contribute towards their services.

The Council knows know how important these services are to people and  wants to make sure they continue to meet needs.

If the Council makse these changes and you use adult social care, you will only pay the amount you are assessed as being able to afford.

For the vast majority of people who have been assessed as not having to make a contribution. e.g. for home care, this will continue to be the case.

An information sheet within the consultation shows what the Council is proposing to change in more detail and how the changes could affect you.

Now Middlesbrough Council is asking for your views on the proposed changes to its Fairer Charging Policy.

The results of this survey will be put forward to councillors on the Council Executive for consideration when they make their decisions on the proposals in the autumn.

To complete the questionnaire please select the link below.

http://consult.middlesbrough.gov.uk/portal/hsc/fairer_charging

If you have any queries, please contact the Council on 729029.

Alternatively, you can visit Middlesbrough Council Civic Centre on Monday 15th August and Wednesday 17th August between 9.30am and 1.30pm where someone will be available to help you fill in your survey form and answer and questions.

 

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