People who have had a Needs assessment are usually offered a Financial Assessment. This helps to find out how much money you will pay for care and support services. This can include home care, day care or residential care services.
A Financial Assessment works out how much you may pay towards your adult social care and support. This is also known as a means test.
Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council will look at how much money you have. This helps them decide how much money you pay for your care and support services.
It is free to have a Financial Assessment. You don't have to have an assessment, but it can help you.
Adult Social Care Point at Newcastle give information and support adults in Newcastle who find day to day activities difficult. This could include community activities, cooking, washing, or caring for someone. We can talk to you to find out how you are managing at home. We can have a conversation with you to understand your situation. To find out what’s working well and where we can help. We can put you in touch with local services
The Care Act sets out the criteria to decide if you can receive support or money from Adult Social Care at Newcastle City Council.
It’s described as having ‘eligible care needs’ or that you are ‘eligible’ for support if you meet this criteria. This is decided when you have a Needs Assessment.
Read more on InformationNOW about Financial Assessments and what's involved.