Legislation

Section 50 – Preserved rights: Transfer to local authorities of responsibilities as to accommodation

Introduction

The purpose of this section was to finally bring to an end, on 1 April 2002, the funding of residential accommodation through the social security system. A relatively large group of residents had preserved rights to higher levels of income support, with which to fund care home fees. This section transferred funding responsibilities to local authorities. […]

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