Decision details
Outcome of Charging Consultation
PDF 13 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To determine any changes to Adult Social Care
Charging Policy.
Decision:
That the responses that have been received during the consultation period be
noted.
That the Executive agrees the following change to the financial assessment when calculating what people can afford to contribute towards their care:
That the Council when financially assessing someone in receipt of Adult Social Care fully takes account of the income received by people receiving the higher rate of benefit from Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payments.
That the Executive agrees a protection period for people negatively impacted on by the proposals.
Reasons for the decision:
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.
Alternative options considered:
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. The Executive could choose not to make this change to the financial assessment policy.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: Revenue savings anticipated.
Declarations: None.
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.
Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Adult Social Care, Health & Housing.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
This is the outcome of the consultation.
Consultees
Users of the service.
Contact: Neil Haddock, Chief Officer: Commissioning and Resources Email: neil.haddock@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351385.
Publication date: 18/07/2017
Date of decision: 18/07/2017
Effective from: 26/07/2017