Eligibility Criteria
Understanding the eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria are rules that allow the council to use its resources to support those people who are most in need of services and whose needs most seriously affect their independence. The government issued eligibility criteria framework for adults over 16 who need social care support to ensure they have their needs met fairly across the country. Fife Council has to use the framework when determining someone's eligibility for services. The criteria is based on how the person's needs affect their independence. If a person's social care or health needs prevent them from achieving important goals in their life such as their health, staying safe and well, having choice and control, personal dignity and respect, or making a positive contribution to their family or local community then it is seen that their independence is being affected. The eligibility criteria rules are divided into four bands - low, moderate, substantial and critical. Due to limited resources Fife Council can only offer support packages to those who have critical need but can offer advice and information to everyone. If you don't meet the eligibility criteria you can give us a call to arrange to meet the SDS Options Advisor who can look at alternative sources of support and ways to meet your outcomes through community resources so don't feel that because you don't meet the critical band that you are unable to get any help just get in touch with us.
Below are details about the eligibility criteria taken from Fife Council's guide to eligibility criteria for adults and older people. It is for information only, it will be up to the social worker assessing you which band you fall under. If any of the bullet points apply to you then the council can help you by offering advice, information or redirection. When you phone the contact centre they will carry out an assessment over the phone to assess your circumstances and will then tell you if you will be contacted by a member of social work or will sign post you to other organisations if they are unable to help. Each case is looked at individually with those that are most critical will be given priority so if offered an SDS assessment there may be a wait before you receive an appointment and there is no guarantee that services will be offered.
Fife Council is working with Substantial - Critical bands.
Below are details about the eligibility criteria taken from Fife Council's guide to eligibility criteria for adults and older people. It is for information only, it will be up to the social worker assessing you which band you fall under. If any of the bullet points apply to you then the council can help you by offering advice, information or redirection. When you phone the contact centre they will carry out an assessment over the phone to assess your circumstances and will then tell you if you will be contacted by a member of social work or will sign post you to other organisations if they are unable to help. Each case is looked at individually with those that are most critical will be given priority so if offered an SDS assessment there may be a wait before you receive an appointment and there is no guarantee that services will be offered.
Fife Council is working with Substantial - Critical bands.
Low Band
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Moderate Band
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Substantial Band
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Critical Band
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