Scottish Government

July 2003
ISBN 0 7559 1136 9 (Web only publication)

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Contents

Covering Letter
1. Introduction
Legislation
Key aspects of the policy
Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance (care component)
2. Eligibility
Needs Assessment
Care at home
Definition of personal care
Interface with Supporting People
Residential/Nursing Home Care
Transitional arrangements
Local eligibility criteria and priorities
Individuals currently receiving care at home via their local authority
Individuals currently arranging their own services for care at home
Monitoring and review of care needs
Training
Information and advice
3. Charging and Income Maximisation
Ending charges for personal care
Limiting the charge for non-personal care
Financial Assessment for those in care homes.
4. Contracts
5. Payment Mechanisms
6. Monitoring and Accountability
Annex A: Annotated extract: Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002
Annex B: Notification of award proforma
Annex C: Nationally Consistent Framework for a Route 2 contract
Annex D: Model Contract