NAFWC 19/2003 Charges for Residential Accommodation - CRAG Amendment No 15

This circular announces the revised Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) of £17.80 that comes into force on 7 April 2003. It applies to everyone in residential care or nursing homes receiving help to meet costs from local authorities with social services responsibilities (hereafter referred to as “authorities”), under Part 3 of the National Assistance Act 1948. It reminds authorities of the purpose of the PEA.