Applicable from April 2023
Below is a list of terms used within the Contribution Policy and their definitions:
Supported Person (Person)
Any individual who, following an assessment of need requires a package of support and care to meet those needs.
Unpaid Carer (Carer)
An adult carer or young carer who, following an assessment of need requires a package of support and care to meet those needs.
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
The organisation responsible for issuing national guidance on non-residential social care support charges in Scotland.
Angus Council/Angus Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP)
The Local Authority retains the statutory duty for the assessment of need but, for adults, this is delegated to the AHSCP. Support is identified to meet the needs following the assessment.
Financial Assessment
A calculation based on a person’s income, capital and expenditure to determine the contribution they may make towards their support and care package.
Contribution
The amount of money that a person may be asked to pay towards their support and care package.
Personal Care
Care of the person relating to a physical task such as washing, dressing, eating and the prompting and reminding of those tasks. The full list can be found at Appendix 1.
Non-Personal Care
Support to assist you to live as independently as possible. Examples include support with household tasks, budgeting, menu/meal planning, shopping, being included in your community and socialisation.