Funding Care in Lincolnshire - Find a freedom of information request

Request

Could you please tell me how many people are currently being made to sell their property to help fund their care in Lincolnshire.

Decision

When someone moves into long term care and has a property that is assessable.

Then as per the Care Act 2014, Lincolnshire will offer if eligible a Deferred Payment, where they are able to defer the cost of their care fees against the value of their property during their lifetime.

Reference number
FOI 3102165
Date request received
13/01/22
Date of decision
21/01/22