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Kent overcharging for care services, finds Ombudsman

Kent County Council overcharged the public for care services for over 18 months, according to an investigation by the LGO.

By Laura Sharman | 04 June 2013

Kent County Council overcharged the public for care services for over 18 months, according to an investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO).

The investigation – which was raised after a complaint from one person - found that the council was charging for care services before a financial assessment was made, which goes against Government guidelines.

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