Decision details

That:

      i.        the responses received during the consultation period be noted.

     ii.        That the Executive agree the following options for charging:

1.    That the Council continues to charge for Residential and Nursing care on the basis of the detailed regulations set out in the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide

2.    That the Council changes its policy on the financial assessment of couples to be compliant with the Care Act, and approves the interim arrangements for people who are adversely affected by this change (see paragraph 5.7 of the Director of Adult Social Care, Health and Housing’s report).

3.    That the Council charges interest on Universal Deferred Payments at the rate set by the Department of Health, currently 2.25%.

4.    That the Council charges interest on discretionary Deferred Payments at the maximum rate set by the Department of Health, currently 2.25%.

5.    That the Council charges an administration fee of £900 for setting up a Universal or discretionary Deferred Payment, and an annual fee of £300 for managing that Deferred Payment.

6.    That the Council charges a fee to self funders in community based settings of £300 for setting up care arrangements, and £200 per annum for ongoing management of the those arrangements.

    iii.        That the Executive notes that there was overwhelming support for its policy of not introducing charges for Carers Services (see paragraph 7.3 of the Director of Adult Social Care, Health and Housing’s report)

The Care Act 2014 imposes powers and duties on Local Authorities in relation to these matters from April 2015.  The Executive decided to consult first before making any changes to current policies.

 There is no alternative to implementing the requirements of the Care Act 2014 however there are decisions to be made regarding details of local implementation. 

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