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This engagement has now closed.
Background
Barnet Council, like many other councils, charge assessed contributions towards the costs of Care and support. Barnet’s charging and contributions policy Fairer Contributions Policy. follows national guidance set by the Department of Health and Social Care and is published on the council's website. This policy will be reviewed and updated as required following the outcomes of the consultation.
Assistive technology, sometimes referred to as care technology, is a service that helps to support people to live independently.
The council does not currently charge for assistive technology, although does have the flexibility to do so as it isContinue reading
Background
Barnet Council, like many other councils, charge assessed contributions towards the costs of Care and support. Barnet’s charging and contributions policy Fairer Contributions Policy. follows national guidance set by the Department of Health and Social Care and is published on the council's website. This policy will be reviewed and updated as required following the outcomes of the consultation.
Assistive technology, sometimes referred to as care technology, is a service that helps to support people to live independently.
The council does not currently charge for assistive technology, although does have the flexibility to do so as it is a non-statutory service. Many other local authorities charge for these services to reflect part of the cost incurred by the council in arranging this support for residents. Some local authorities charge the full cost of these services, Barnet are not proposing that, but do wish to consult on seeking a reasonable contribution for services which would cost residents more if secured privately.
How to have your say
We are keen to hear your views on this Assistive technology proposal. Please give us your views by completing this online questionnaire.
Alternative formats of the engagement
If you are unable to complete the questionnaire online and would like to request a paper copy or another format of the questionnaire, please email: engage.adults@barnet.gov.uk
Any paper copies should be sent to Adult Social Care Fees and Charges Consultation, London Borough of Barnet, 1st Floor, Communities, Adults and Health, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
What happens after the engagement closes?
Your comments and responses to the surveys will assist us in deciding how best to progress with the proposed charges. Once a decision has been made, we will write to residents impacted by the changes to advise of them of the outcomes.
