LOCAL AUTHORITY FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT UPDATE
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigates and publishes a significant number of cases, where complaints have been made about social care financial assessments. Whilst they do not create precedents, they shine a light on front line decisions and are useful for understanding local authority positions and advising clients. This session will cover:
- Is a severance of joint tenancy a deliberate deprivation?
- Is placing asset into trust for peace of mind a deliberate deprivation?
- Can the local authority treat all gifts as a deliberate deprivation?
- Can a professional Deputy’s costs be disregarded?
- Unfair top up fees
Caroline Bielanska, Solicitor, TEP, Independent Consultant, Mediator, Author and Trainer

