Co-funding arrangements for non-residential services
Since April 2011 you need to contribute to the cost of the care you receive from the non means tested benefits and allowances you get for your care, or from significant capital. We call this co-funding.
Co-funding makes sure we can continue to offer help and support to the people who need it most - now and in the future. We think this is the fairest and best solution to protect the future of community care services in Derbyshire.
It means you will have more choice and more control over the care you receive and who you get it from.
Your contribution
As part of the discussions about your needs and outcomes, your social worker will discuss co-funding and the contribution you will be asked to make. Page 11 of the co-funding leaflet attached to this page will help you work out what your contribution is likely to be.
Which care services does co-funding apply to?
All 'non-residential' (not provided in a residential care home) adult care services, except those that are free. For example:
- home care
- day care
- frozen meals
- laundry
- assistive technology (telecare)
- direct payments.
Are any services still provided free of charge?
Yes, the following services are provided free, and clients who receive these services will not be required to make a contribution, whilst they receive them:
- re-ablement
- intermediate care
- services funded by the NHS under the continuing health care provisions
- after-care services provided under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act
- services, or a direct payment, received following a carer's assessment
- services received for clients who are terminally ill.
Small pieces of equipment, such as toilet seat raisers, grab rails, perching stools etc, are also provided free of charge.
Who does co-funding apply to?
Co-funding applies to most adult care service users receiving non-residential services. This includes:
- older people
- clients with a physical disability
- clients with a learning disability
- clients with mental health problems.
How does co-funding affect carers?
We realise the important contribution carers make to supporting family and friends. With this in mind where services are provided, following a 'carer's assessment', we can use discretion, and not request a financial contribution from the carer.
Want to know more?
Our co-funding leaflet attached to this page will answer your questions and explain the terms used in the co-funding process.
Related documents
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- Co-funding factsheet (96KB)
- Co-Funding Leaflet April 2013/14 (303KB)
- Co-Funding Policy (119KB)
- Appendix A Financial Contribution Review Procedure (104KB)
- Appendix B 2012-13 - Current weekly maximum contribution amounts from Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (Care). (7KB)
- Appendix C Debt Recovery Procedure (90KB)
- Appendix D Assumed Income from Capital April 12 (48KB)
- Benefits Rates 2012 (109KB)
- Client Co-Funding Declaration 2013 (135KB)
- Co Funding Disability Related Expenditure Review Form 2012-13 (283KB)
- Derbyshire County Council Disability Related Expenditure (12KB)
- Direct Debit Mandate (100KB)
- Extra Care Declaration 2013 (136KB)
- Extra Care Leaflet April 2013 (199KB)