There must have been a case where all this was argued about in court as the law is vague, and has therefore set a legal precedent.
I think you're right but I can't for the life of me find anything relating to legislation or legal precedent.There must have been a case where all this was argued about in court as the law is vague, and has therefore set a legal precedent.
@northumbrian_k, perfect. You've answered the question I've been too dim to figure out and you have won a virtual Creme Egg1 Sources and terms used in this factsheet
Care Act 2014, regulations and statutory guidance
This factsheet is based on the Care Act 2014 (‘the Act’), its supporting regulations and the Care and Support Statutory Guidance (‘the guidance’), introduced in April 2015.
Relevant sections of the guidance include chapter 8 ‘Charging and financial assessment’, chapter 9 ‘Deferred payments agreements’, annex B on treatment of capital, and annex C on treatment of income.
Relevant regulations include:
⚫ the Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations 2014 ('the charging regulations') and
⚫ the Care and Support (Deferred Payments) Regulations 2014 (‘the deferred payments regulations’).
The Act, guidance and regulations are mentioned in the text and set out in detail how a local authority must administer adult social care.
In:
Do I have to sell my home to pay for care? | Age UK
We explain the means test and property and when you have to sell your home to pay for care. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.www.ageuk.org.uk
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fs38_property_and_paying_for_residential_care_fcs.pdf