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Long-term residential care

Legislation related to long-term residential care is set out in the Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018.

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  • Residential Care Questions and Answers

    Residential Care Questions and Answers
  • Steps to take when considering long-term residential care

    Find out what to do before applying for long-term residential care.
  • Age-related residential care services agreement

    National contract for age-related residential care between district health boards and aged residential care providers.

  • Income and asset testing

    The financial means assessment has two components: an asset test and an income test.
  • Residential Care Loan Scheme

    People whose assets are over the threshold and who own a home may apply for a loan to pay for their residential care.

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