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Temporary Additional Support : Contents

Single client in residential care

A single client in residential care can get Temporary Additional Support.

Rate of payment

If the client meets the qualifications for Temporary Additional Support when they are in residential care, the rate payable for Temporary Additional Support should be calculated as follows:

Chargeable income

  • Net rate of single main benefit paid (before any sanction or other deduction)
  • Any other net income received or earned by the client

Assets

Use the assets owned by the client

Allowable costs

Include the allowable costs for the client (excludes any accommodation costs for the client's residential care or any costs towards their residential services)

Standard costs

Calculate the standard costs for a single person

Upper limit

Calculate the upper limit for a single person

Disability exception amount

A single client in residential care can qualify for the disability exception amount

Rate of payment

Assess the client as a single person

For more information see:

Partner in residential care

Legislation

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