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Charging for residential accommodation guide (CRAG): amended April 2009
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 116p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This guidance is issued under Section 7(1) of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 which requires local authorities to exercise Social Services functions under guidance of the Secretary of State. The powers exercisable by Ministers under the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (and also the National Assistance Act 1948) have been transferred to the National Assembly.
Charging for residential accommodation guide (CRAG): amendment 24
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 120p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This guidance is issued under Section 7(1) of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 which requires local authorities to exercise Social Services functions under guidance of the Secretary of State. The powers exercisable by Ministers under the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (and also the National Assistance Act 1948) have been transferred to the National Assembly.
Charging for residential accommodation guide (CRAG): in support of the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/2977): December 2005
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 101p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document gives guidance to Local Authorities on Charging for Residential Accommodation (CRAG). It takes account of changes announced in LAC(2005)7 and is issued under Section 7(1) of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 which requires local authorities to exercise Social Services functions under guidance of Secretary of State. CRAG has been updated to take account of changes announced in LAC(2005)7.
Charges for residential accommodation: CRAG amendment no. 20: National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2005: National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2005
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Announces the revised Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) of £19.10 that comes into force on 11 April 2005. It applies to everyone in care homes, including homes with nursing on the premises, receiving help from local authorities with social services responsibilities to meet the cost of accommodation under Part 3 of the National Assistance Act 1948. It reminds authorities of the purpose of the PEA.
1. Charges for residential accommodation: CRAG amendment no. 7; 2. National Assistance (sums for personal requirements) Regulations 1996
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Outlines proposed amendments to be made from 8 April 1996 to the charging assessment rules local authorities apply in respect of adults placed in residential accommodation as a consequence of amendments to the Regulations. Also revises guidance in the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG). Part 2 sets out revised personal expenses allowances from 8 April 1996 for people provided with residential accommodation under Part III of the National Assistance Act 1948.
National minimum standards for care homes for younger adults
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 70p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
These National Minimum Standards are issued by the Welsh Assembly Government under section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000. They apply to all care homes providing accommodation and nursing or personal care for adults aged 18 to 65 years who have physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, mental health problems, alcohol or substance misuse problems, HIV/AIDS, or dual and/or complex multiple disabilities. The standards cover: choice of home; individual needs and choices; lifestyle; personal and health care support; staffing; conduct and management of the home; concerns, complaints and protection; and environment. The standards are underpinned by a number of crosscutting themes: focus on service users, fitness for purpose, comprehensiveness, positive choice, meeting assessed needs, quality services, and quality workforce. There are supplementary standards for care homes accommodating young people aged 16 and 17 years.
Paying for care handbook
- Authors:
- WINFIELD Helen, VAUX Gary
- Publisher:
- Child Poverty Action Group
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 463p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 6th ed.
A comprehensive, fully referenced, practical guide to social security and social services law and practice for adults needing care in England, Wales and Scotland. It includes coverage of services, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults, and their carers, needing care at home or in supported housing; how charges are means-tested, administered and enforced; the duties of social services and health authorities; challenging decisions, enforcing rights and common problems. This updated edition also includes information on individual budgets and purchasing your own care.
Paying for care handbook
- Authors:
- WINFIELD Helen, et al
- Publisher:
- Child Poverty Action Group
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 5th ed.
Guide to services, charges, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults needing care at home or in supported housing; and their carers. Also covers: the duties of social services and health authorities in arranging residential or nursing home care; how welfare benefits are affected by entering or leaving a care home; the social services means test for those needing help with care home costs; and how the different schemes are administered, the collection and enforcement of charges, challenging decisions and enforcing rights, and common problems.
Paying for care handbook: a guide to services, charges and welfare benefits for adults in need of care in the community or in care homes
- Authors:
- THOMPSON Pauline, et al
- Publisher:
- Child Poverty Action Group
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 493p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 4th ed.
Guide to services, charges, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults needing care at home or in supported housing; and their carers. Also covers: the duties of social services and health authorities in arranging residential or nursing home care; how welfare benefits are affected by entering or leaving a care home; the social services means test for those needing help with care home costs; and how the different schemes are administered, the collection and enforcement of charges, challenging decisions and enforcing rights, and common problems.
Paying for care handbook: a guide to services, charges and welfare benefits for adults in need of care in the community or in residential or nursing care homes
- Authors:
- TAIT Geoff, et al
- Publisher:
- Child Poverty Action Group
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 523p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd. ed.
Guide to services, charges, welfare benefits and other financial help for adults needing care at home or in supported housing; and their carers. Also covers: the duties of social services and health authorities in arranging residential or nursing home care; how welfare benefits are affected by entering or leaving a care home; the social services means test for those needing help with care home costs; and how the different schemes are administered, the collection and enforcement of charges, challenging decisions and enforcing rights, and common problems.