PART 2 Power of the local authority to charge for care and support

Power of the local authority to financially assess and charge a short-term resident as if the resident is receiving care and support or support other than the provision of accommodation in a care home

8.  A local authority may, if it thinks fit, financially assess and charge a short-term resident as if they are receiving care and support, or support under section 18, 19 or 20 of the Act other than the provision of accommodation in a care home.