In this box we outline how your local authority will assess your capital and income.

For both temporary and permanent residents, these are: in England and Northern Ireland, £23,250 upper limit and £14,250 lower limit (for tariff income purposes); in Scotland, £36,750 upper limit and £22,750 lower limit.

In Wales, there are different capital limits for residential care and non-residential care. In each case, there is a single limit, so no tariff income assessment is needed. The capital limit for residential care is £50,000; the capital limit for non-residential care is £24,000.

Tariff income – The tariff income is calculated using £1 a week for every £250 (or part of £250) in excess of the lower limits.

There is a 52-week limit on the disregard of arrears of some benefits.

See also 11 in this chapter . If you are a temporary resident, the value of your main or only home is disregarded if: