Devon\u2019s Resource Allocation System (RAS) is designed to be as fair and transparent as possible. We adopt the following principles, rules and cost rates. This, together with the assessment and a breakdown of the estimated budget shows how the estimated budget is determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These rules apply to the estimated budget process only. They are not intended as definitive statements of personal budget offer or to imply eligibility or non-eligibility to services or funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where the person\u2019s needs result in them living in a residential home or nursing home, the weekly budget will be calculated based on the amount of care needed. These amounts are determined by the level of need recorded in the person\u2019s assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note:<\/strong>\u00a0For cases where nursing care is relevant, any amount funded by DCC will be supplemented by NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC) of \u00a3254.06 (2025\/26) per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An amount is included to address social isolation if there is high impact on the person\u2019s wellbeing and enduring concern about the person\u2019s mood and behaviour. This is when the impact is assessed as \u2018high\u2019 or \u2018very high\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The amount included is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> The cost of \u2018day care\u2019 is considered only for the purpose of informing the estimated budget calculation. The person\u2019s individual circumstances and wishes may lead to this need being met in a different way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The estimated budget will include an amount for replacement care or \u2018carer respite\u2019 where all<\/strong> of the following apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The amount included is based on the amount of support being provided and the impact to the carer(s) of providing that support (as recorded in the cared-for person\u2019s assessment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The minimum amount will be equivalent to 1.5 hours of replacement care per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The amount included will depend on the amount of support being provided and the impact to the carer \u2013 up to a maximum amount that is equivalent to eight weeks\u2019 worth of replacement care in a residential setting spread over a year, plus an additional 1.5 hours of care per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the purposes of this estimate, a week of replacement care is defined as the expected cost of a week of residential care for the cared-for person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No amount is estimated for care visits needed solely to administer medication or meet health care needs. Generally, this need will be met by the NHS. This does not mean that this type of activity cannot be carried out as part of a social care visit that is primarily for other (social care) purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we believe that you have mixed health and social care needs which may be met best by jointly funded care provision, we will carry out an assessment with health colleagues to explore how these arrangements can best be put in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An amount is included for individuals requiring support with work, training, education and volunteering activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An amount may be allocated for individuals in full-time education who are not able to stay safe alone. This will consider other support provided to you (for example, by the education setting).<\/p>\n\n\n\nImpact of social isolation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Replacement care for carer(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Medication visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Engagement in work, training, education and volunteering activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Individuals in full-time education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n