Fees
The fees charged by Avalon Enterprise are based on an hourly rate and sleeper nights (if required). Fees change annually in line with Social Services inflationary increases.
The amount of hours is decided by Social Services when a Needs Assessment is completed prior to the Service User taking up Avalon Enterprise services.
Breakdown of Current Charges as from 5th April 2009
| Agency Costs | ||
| Care & Support Costs | £14.70 | Per Hour |
| Sleeper Night Cover | £25.71 | per night (8 Hrs) |
| Rental Income | ||
| Single Rooms | £85.00 | Per Week, Inc Council Tax |
| En-suite Single | £95.00 | Per Week, Inc Council Tax |
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As with all tenancies, rent must still be paid whenever vacant from the property. All other expenses i.e. Gas, Electric, Water, T.V Licence, will be the Service User's own responsibility. |
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| Other Costs | ||
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Utility bills are shared by all tenants residing together. When & how household bills are paid is decided and agreed during house meetings. Food is the responsibility of the Service User, it can be discussed during house meetings if the Service User's wish to share the expense or be responsible for own shop. This will be identified in the individual care plans Service User's are expected to pay Avalon’s travel expenses including parking expenses for private journeys at 35 pence per mile. This cost will be shared between all Service User’s who take the journey i.e. day trips, hospital appointments etc |
| Staff Accompany Charges | ||
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If a staff member accompanies Service User's on holidays, day trips, hospital appointments etc, Service User's are expected to pay staff travel expenses, accommodation and insurance. This will be shared equally between attending Service User's. |
