Decision details

It was resolved –

•           To approve the home care charges outlined in paragraph 2.4.2 of the report.

•           To agree to a revision of home care charges in year as noted in paragraph 2.4.3 subject to appropriate consultation.

•           To approve charges for meals in day services as outlined in paragraph 2.5.2 of the report.

•           To approve charges for telecare services as outlined in paragraph 2.6.3 of the report.

•           To agree to a revision and simplification of telecare charges as noted under paragraph 2.6.4 subject to appropriate consultation.

•           To freeze the rate for Direct Payments at £10.50/hour as outlined in paragraph 2.7.2 of the report.

•           To maintain a charge of £10.00 for the administration in relation to Blue Badge requests and replacements as per paragraph 2.8.1 of the report.

•           To increase the fee for purchasing day care services in independent residential homes by 5% to £30.37 as per paragraph 2.9.1 of the report.

•           To agree to an increase in fees paid for commissioned domiciliary care from £14.50 to £15.50 per hour or part thereof.