Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts. Turnover includes revenue earned from the rendering of services.
Residential care fees are invoiced monthly in advance in accordance with residents’ contractual agreements. Income is recognised over the period in which care services are provided, based on the occupancy of residents within the home.
Amounts invoiced in advance that relate to future accounting periods are recognised as deferred income within creditors and released to turnover on a straight-line basis over the period to which the care services relate.
Where residents are funded by local authorities or other funding bodies, income is recognised based on the agreed contractual fee rates and the period during which care is provided.
Additional charges for services provided to residents are recognised as turnover when the related services have been delivered.
The company reviews outstanding receivables regularly and makes provision for any amounts where recovery is considered doubtful.