Adult Social Care Contributions Policy 2024 - 10. Deprivation of income, assets and/or capital

The deliberate disposal of income, assets and/or capital to avoid or reduce care charges is known as Deprivation of Income and/or Capital. 

The question of deprivation should only be considered when the adult ceases to possess income, assets and/or capital which would otherwise have been taken into account. 

In all cases of dispute, it is up to the adult to evidence to the Council that they no longer possess the income, asset and/or capital and the reason for this. 

The Council will decide from available evidence whether the adult owned the capital and if applicable, the timing of a disposal prior to or during the provision of care services. 

If the Council decides that an adult or an adult on their behalf, has deliberately deprived themselves of an asset or income to reduce the charge for care and support, the Council will charge the adult as though they still owned the asset or income. 

The adult's invoice will show how much you/representative need to pay. Once you have received your invoice, it should be paid immediately