If you receive care and support arranged by the council (not in a care home), you will need to keep some money for your living costs. This is called the Minimum Income Guarantee.
This allowance for normal living expenses is included in your financial assessment.
Your weekly charge is based on this calculation:
- your total weekly income and benefits
- minus your allowance for normal living expenses
- minus rent, mortgage or council tax you pay
- minus disability-related costs
- equals your disposable income
Your weekly charge will be 100% of your disposable income. We ignore the mobility part of Disability Living Allowance in this calculation.
Disability-related costs
If you get disability benefits and have extra costs because of your disability, tell your financial assessor. These costs may be added to your care plan after review.