Decision details

It was resolved to approve the following –

·      That the maximum threshold for home care services endorsed by Welsh Government be applied.

·      Charges for Telecare services as outlined in Table A of the report:

Tier 1 – everyone will be paying £75.14 per quarter

Tier 2 – everyone will be paying £149.63 per quarter

·      Telecare annual charges as outlined in Table B:

Services and Maintenance £140.00

Services Only £90.00

One-Off Installation £56.00

·      A rate for Direct Payments of £15.95 per hour

·      That a charge of £17.00 per hour be implemented for Micro Carers

·      That a charge of £10.00 be maintained for the administration of Blue Badge requests and replacements as outlined.

·      That the fee for purchasing day care services in independent residential homes be increased by 6.7% to £44.33 per day.

·      That Domiciliary Care fees be increased by £1.72 per hour to comply with new legislation.

·      Charges for Meals in Day Services as outlined in Table C:

Meals in Day Services for adults (excluding people with learning disabilities) - £7.65

    Mid-day snack in Day Services for people with learning disabilities -£3.25

    Other refreshments (tea/coffee/cake) in Day Services - £1.80