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Lincolnshire Council to refund overcharged short-term residential care users

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Published on: 16 March 2021
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LNB News 16/03/2021

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Issue Date: 16 March 2021

Published Date: 16 March 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England

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The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has published a report on its findings into Lincolnshire County Council, following an investigation into a complaint that the Council’s fixed charge for short-term residential care was not in line with statutory guidance. The investigation found that the Council was not following the statutory guidance. The Council has agreed to refund people who overpaid for short-term residential care.

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