§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 26 November (WA 13), whether their guidance to local councils on charging for non-residential social services includes charging working disabled people in proportion to their earnings. [HL1685]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathOur guidance to local councils on charging for non-residential social services issued on 23 November states that councils should disregard all earnings in assessing ability to pay a charge. The guidance is available on the Department of Health's website atwww.doh.gov/scg/homecare charges.
§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 26 November ( WA 13), whether the guidance has now been published; and, if so, on what date. [HL1686]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathI regret that the information provided in my previous reply of 26 November at col.WA 13 is incorrect.
The guidance on fairer charging for home care and other non-residential social services was published on 23 November 2001. The guidance is available on the department's website at www.doh.gov/scg/homecare charges.