Decisions for issue Charges Report

Resolved:  

1)    That the council continues with the current charging policies for non-residential care services and residential care homes which comply with the requirements of Section 17 of the Care Act 2014. The full charging policy is attached at Appendix 1.

2)    To the table of charges below with effect from 9th April 2018. These charges have been uplifted by just over 3.5% and rounded up to the nearest whole number

3)    To an increase in Carelink fees only for those with exclusive mobile phone access but otherwise to retain the existing fees. (see para 4.10) Standard Carelink Plus Service £18.50 per month (no change) Enhanced Carelink Service £22.17 per month (no change) Exclusive Mobile Phone Service £22.17 increase to £24.50 per month.

4)    To continue with the existing policy not to charge carers for any direct provision of support to them.

5)    To increase the one-off fee charged for setting up Deferred Payment Agreements for property owners in residential care by 3.5% from £495 to £512

6)    To increase the charge for arranging and contracting non-residential care for self-funders by just over 3.5% (only for people with savings over £23,250). From £260 to £270 for the initial one-off set-up fee From £80 to £83 per year for annual review, administration and amendments