What if I cannot afford the charges?

If you feel you cannot afford the amount that the local authority is charging you, you should tell someone working at the local authority and talk to the person who did your assessment, as you can ask for a review of your situation.

If you do not pay the charges the local authority have asked you to pay, they may contact you asking you to explain why you have not paid. Additionally, they may ask you to repay the money that is owed – it’s important to explain your situation to them so that you can discuss options for repayment.