Diddorol i mi oedd gweld bod datganiad Llywodraeth y DU yn cynnwys cynigion ar gyfer gofynion gorfodol i ohirio talu costau gofal fel nad oes angen gwerthu cartref y teulu er mwyn symud i ofal preswyl. Yng Nghymru, bu gennym Reoliadau yn eu lle ers 2003 sy’n caniatáu taliadau gohiriedig am lety preswyl, a Chyfarwyddiadau sy’n gosod dyletswydd ar awdurdodau lleol i dynnu sylw pob preswylydd cymwys a phosibl at y taliadau gohiriedig, a’u cynnig iddynt. Cyflwynwyd y newid hwn trwy drosglwyddo £2.7 miliwn o adnoddau ar gyfer llywodraeth leol i’r Grant Cynnal Refeniw. Pan fydd manylion cynigion Llywodraeth y DU ar gael, byddwn yn ymgynghori â llywodraeth leol a rhai sy’n cynrychioli buddiannau defnyddwyr gofal i weld a oes angen ystyried cryfhau’r trefniadau ar gyfer taliadau gohiriedig yng Nghymru.
I was interested to see the UK Government’s announcement included proposals for mandatory requirements to defer payment of care costs so that a family home does not need to be sold to move into residential care. In Wales we have had Regulations in place since 2003 which allow deferred payments for residential accommodation and Directions which place a duty on local authorities to draw attention to, and offer deferred payments to, all eligible or prospective residents. This change was introduced with resources of £2.7 million for local government transferred into the Revenue Support Grant. When the details of the UK Government’s proposals are available we will consult with local government and care user interests about whether any strengthening of the deferred payments arrangements in Wales needs to be considered.