# The Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations 2014, Regulation 12: Financial limit - capital

Extent: E+W

(1) If the financial resources of an adult who is a permanent resident (in terms of capital) exceed £23,250, the local authority is not permitted to pay towards the cost of the provision of accommodation in a care home for that adult.
(2) If the financial resources of an adult who has needs for care and support other than as a permanent resident (in terms of capital) exceed £23,250, the local authority may (but need not) pay towards the cost of that care and support.
(3) If the financial resources of a carer whose needs involve the provision of support (in terms of capital) exceed £23,250, the local authority may (but need not) pay towards the cost of the provision of that support for the carer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2672/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/care-and-support-charging-and-assessment-of-resources-regulations-2014/regulation-12
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