Consultation on the Social Care Charging Policy

Overview

The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking at making changes to the way we charge people for care that they receive. We want to hear from people who might be affected by these changes to understand how they will impact them before any decisions are made.

No decisions have been made about this yet. If we do decide to make these changes, you may have to start paying for your care or pay more than you are now. However, we want to assure you that no one will be charged more than they can afford to pay. We will carry out a financial assessment to work out what you can afford.

Why is this happening? 

We do not have enough funds to pay for the services people need. Currently, we charge people for some services to help cover the cost of providing them. Without this income, there would be fewer services available to support people.

Why your views matter

As a public body, we have a duty to consult with people who might be affected by these changes to hear their views and understand how it will impact them before any decisions are made. We are particularly keen to hear views from people who currently receive services and may be affected by the proposed changes, along with those of carers, family members, staff and organisations who support service users. However, submissions from all interested parties are welcome.

We are currently working on the Integrated Impact Assessment and will publish it here when we have further details to share.

If you have any questions about this consultation please contact Health&SocialCare.ChargingConsultation@edinburgh.gov.uk

Need a different language or format?

Please email the Interpretation and Translation Service at its@edinburgh.gov.uk quoting reference 25-1025.