Charging Consultation
Adult social care consultation: proposals to change the financial cap on non-residential charging
The council is seeking your views on proposals to remove the local cap on charging for non-residential care services. The consultation runs from 15th July to 24th August 2024.
What is the cap on care?
The current cap on non-residential care is £400 per week. This means that if, following a social care assessment, your care costs are more than £400 per week, and you have been financially assessed to pay the full cost of your care, you will currently pay no more than £400 per week.
Non-residential care refers to a service provided to you at home or in the community by adult social care following an assessment of your needs.
Why are we consulting?
Newham Council wants to develop a fair and consistent approach to charging for care. Removing the cap on care will put us in line with almost all other local authorities. If the proposed changes are implemented it will affect 4% of residents currently with a package of care. Removing the local charging cap on non-residential care services will also support the sustainability of the service now and in the future.
When does the consultation take place?
The consultation runs from 15th July to 24th August 2024.
Have your say on the proposals
There are different ways that you can share your views on the proposed removal of the local charging cap for non-residential care services:
Online
By post
Complete the consultation questionnaire and post back to:
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Newham Council
Adult Social Care
Financial Assessment and Charging Team
Newham Dockside (First Floor West)
100 Dockside Road
E16 2QU
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Hand in your completed survey
Hand in your completed consultation questionnaire at either Stratford Library, 3 The Grove E15 1EL or East Ham Library, 328 Barking Road, London E6 2RT.
| Date | Location / Time | Information |
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| Monday 22nd July 2024 |
Drop in at the Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane, London, E13 8DW From 11am - 2pm |
Newham Council staff will be available to answer any questions and support you to complete the questionnaire |
| Tuesday 23rd July 2024 |
Join an online webinar (Microsoft Teams) in partnership with our Residents Forum group. From 10.30am – 12.30pm |
To join, use the conference ID 731 391 593# when prompted or email chargingconsultation@newham.gov.uk for the link |
| Monday 29th July 2024 |
Join an online webinar (Microsoft Teams) in partnership with our Residents Forum group. From 7pm - 9pm |
To join, use the conference ID 741 940 392# when prompted or email chargingconsultation@newham.gov.uk for the link |
| Wednesday 31st July 2024 |
Drop in at Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL From 11am – 2pm |
. Newham council staff will be available to answer questions and support you to complete the questionnaire |
| Thursday 8th August 2024 |
In person session with our Residents Forum group at the Highway Vineyard Church, 88a Romford Road, Stratford E15 4EH From 10.30am – 1pm |
Newham council staff will be available to answer questions and support you to complete the questionnaire. |
For more information
We have a dedicated telephone number where you can contact us and speak to a member of staff to share your feedback. Please telephone 020 3373 2250
This telephone number will be open from 15th July to 24th August 2024* on:
• Mondays from 10am to 12pm
• Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm
• Thursday from 1pm to 3pm
*Outside of these hours, you will be able to leave a message and an officer will call you back, alternatively you can email us at chargingconsultation@newham.gov.uk