Are You Being Charged Too Much for Your Care? Here’s What to Check
Are You Being Charged Too Much for Your Care? Here’s What to Check
Navigating the adult social care charging system can feel confusing—and sometimes, people end up paying more than they should. If you’re worried that your care charges don’t seem right, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are clear steps you can take to understand your assessment and challenge any mistakes.
Care Packages Should Meet Your Needs — Not Be Cut Without Reason
At AccessAva, we believe that care packages should reflect your actual needs, not be reduced arbitrarily. Unfortunately, we often hear from care providers and families about situations where care packages are cut even when a person’s needs haven’t changed.
🗣️ Why Independent Advocacy Matters in Social Care
In some situations, local authorities must arrange independent advocacy to support you: ✔️ During assessments ✔️ When preparing a care & support plan ✔️ In reviews of your plan ✔️ In safeguarding enquiries
🗣️ Independent Advocacy: Your Right to Support
In some situations, local authorities must arrange independent advocacy to support you.
✂️ Care Packages Should Meet Your Needs — Not Be Cut Without Reason
Care packages should meet your needs — not be cut without reason. We hear from care providers about packages being reduced even when a person’s needs haven’t changed.
Need a Repair? Your Local Authority Should Help — Here’s How
Did you know? If your local authority provides you with equipment to support your independence, they’re also responsible for repairs and maintenance.
OT assessment delays stopping your Disabled Facilities Grant?
We interviewed disabled people about their experiences of applying for Disabled Facilities Grants. They told us about how delays in getting an OT assessment can prevent crucial work happening.
AccessAva is making legal info more accessible with Easy Read
AccessAva is making legal info more accessible! We now create more content using Easy Read principles so that more people can understand their rights. It's developed by our in house team who have extensive experience developing communication resources for people with a learning disability or for others who find standard English challenging.