General Election postal votes
If you have not received your postal vote for the General Election on 4 July 2024, please call us on 01305 838299 so that a replacement can be issued.
We will try to make sure there is a choice of homes to meet your needs.
If you like a particular care home, you can go there as long as:
If you lack the capacity to make your own decision about where to live, we will ask for a deputy or a person with the power of attorney.
Find more information on people who lack capacity.
If you choose a care home that costs more than the amount in your personal budget, someone can ‘top-up’ the payment.
A family member or a friend may agree to pay.
You would like to choose a care home which costs £900 per week. Your personal budget is £800 per week. So, you need to find £100 per week to afford the care home.
You cannot pay the top-up yourself.
The people who agree to top-up for your care will need to pay for the entire duration of your stay in the care home.
We will ask them for information about their finances.
If you are not able to arrange for a top-up, you may need to move to an affordable care home.
If the payments stop, then you may have to move to a different care home.
We will do a review every 2 years. If you do not agree with our decisions, you can make a complaint to the council.