Summary
LOCAL authorities across Scotland could be forced to pay back up to GBP 20 million to pensioners who have been wrongly charged for personal care in the wake of a landmark decision.
The City of Edinburgh Council said yesterday it would reimburse 820 of its senior citizens a total of GBP 2 million after legal experts concluded it should not have charged them for the preparation of food.See the full content of this document
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Councils Face Gbp 20 Million Free-Care Payouts
Ewan Aitken, the council leader, blamed confusing guidance produced by the Scottish Executive and said it would be looking to recoup its losses from ministers. If, as expect...
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