Charges for a short stay in a residential or nursing home

This page explains how much you will pay each week for a short stay in a residential or nursing home from 9 April 2007. A short stay is for less than eight weeks and is known as respite or step down care.

1.    Your weekly contribution

2.    Your questions answered

How much do I pay?

You will receive an invoice after your short stay showing how much you have to pay. We will pay the difference between your contribution and the full cost directly to the home. If your stay exceeds eight weeks, a full financial assessment of your income and assets will need to be considered. We will write to you explaining this in more detail.

What if I have a low income?

If you have a low income, you may be able to claim extra money from the Department for Work and Pensions to help pay towards the cost of your care. Please note that there are strict time limits for making benefit claims and you, or the person looking after your financial affairs, should ensure that any claim is made before your short stay.

What if I need more information?

If you have any questions about charging for residential and nursing home services, please contact us:

Finance Assessment Team
40 Cumberland Road
Wood Green
London N22 7SG
Tel 020 8489 0000
Fax 020 8489 3783
Email Finance.Assessment.Team@haringey.gov.uk

Useful External Links

The following links are not part of the Haringey Council website. Please read our legal disclaimer before using these links

• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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