Purpose

It is recommended that Cabinet approves the
revised charging policy for Adult Social Care to include the
following changes:

1.To change the upper capital threshold limit for community care
services to £23,250.
2.To introduce a charging tariff income at £1 per week for
every £250 for people receiving community care services who
have capital between £14,250 and £23,250.

These changes if approved will take effect from 02 February
2026.

Content

RESOLVED:
 
1.   
That Cabinet approves
the revised charging policy for Adult Social Care at Annex
3.
2.   
That Cabinet agrees
that these changes will take effect from 02 February
2026.
 
Reasons for
Decisions:
 
In light of the very significant financial pressures the
Council faces and the increasing demand for services, it is
important to review the charging policy to ensure that those who
are assessed as being in a position to contribute towards their
care costs are making an appropriate contribution that will help
maintain high quality care and support for all residents of Surrey
with eligible social care needs.
 
The proposed changes will not significantly affect how most
individuals are charged for non-residential care and support.
However, they will help ensure the long-term sustainability of
adult social care services.
 
The proposed policy aligns the Council’s approach
with that of many other local
authorities.
 
(The decisions on
this item can be call-in by the Adults and Health Select
Committee)