Choice of accommodation

3.1    The right to choose their preferred accommodation applies when an adult: 

• moves into care for the first time
• moves between care settings, such as from one care home to another
• becomes eligible for financial support through the council at capital drop if they previously self funded their own care

3.2    The council will make arrangements with the adult’s preferred care provider when all of the following conditions are met: 

• the adult’s preferred accommodation:
  • is the same type of accommodation as agreed in their support plan 
  • is suitable to meet their assessed needs
  • does not exceed the adult’s agreed personal budget unless the Council has agreed to a top up
  • is available
• the adult’s preferred care provider agrees to the council’s terms and conditions for provision of care and support

3.3    We will seek specialist advice from the council’s legal team if the person’s preferred accommodation is outside of England.

3.4    If we are unable to arrange the adult’s preferred accommodation, we will:

• explain the reason why in writing and offer alternatives
• where possible offer interim accommodation if the adult wishes to wait for a vacancy at their preferred accommodation