16.1 Charges apply to all GSL arrangements and are set and reviewed by the council. Charges:
- are dependent on the type and level of care and support required
- for long term arrangements include an annual respite care allowance to enable the main carer to take a break from their caring role
GSL may make an additional charge to cover the cost of breaks away from the main carer which are not part of the annual allowance, for example if the person takes a holiday.
16.2 The person using the GSL service is responsible for payment of charges except where some or all charges will be met by a funding authority.
16.3 When the person using the GSL service is responsible for payment of charges, charges will be subject to financial assessment (means testing) so that no-one has to pay more than they can reasonably afford.
16.4 GSL will apply a management fee to arrangements for people who are ordinarily resident in other local authority areas - see also section 17.
16.5 GSL charges and responsibilities for payment will be confirmed in the arrangement agreement. The agreement will include responsibilities for costs such as transport costs or activity fees which are not included in GSL charges.
