I would like to request the following information regarding adult care in later life within your local authority.

1. In 2020, how many people contacted you for information on how to pay for care?

2. In 2020, how many people’s long term care did you – as the local council – pay for either in:
. In full
. Partially
. Self-funding

3. When conducting a care 'needs' assessment to determine whether a person is eligible for support from the Local Authority, what proportion of successful applicants in 2020 fitted into each of the following criteria?
. Have needs relating to a mental impairment or illness? – xx%
. Have needs relating to a physical impairment or illness? - xx%
. Are unable to achieve two or more of the everyday tasks (or ‘eligibility outcomes’) – XX%
. There is a significant impact on their wellbeing because they are not getting the help they need – XX%

4. When a person approaches you for support, which of the following questions do you ask before their needs are assessed?
. Are you a homeowner?
. Do you have more than £23,250 in capital?
. What is your typical monthly retirement income? [retired]
. What is your typical monthly income [unemployed/employed]
. Do you live with a family member?
. We do not ask any of these questions