Decision details
Care Provider fee increase for 2018 - 2019
Decision Maker: Director for adults and wellbeing (Historic)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the care provider fee increase for 2018/19 for contracted services delivered for care at home, day activity provision and supported living in line with the councils contractual duty.
Decision:
That: (a) a 2.5% increase in fees paid for contracted services, including care at home, day activities, and supported living as set out in the table below be approved to take effect from 2 April 2018
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Alternative options considered:
1. The council does not pay any increase to care providers. This is not recommended as the council is required to consider an annual increase as provided for in the contract, whilst also taking into consideration the wider economic climate. Analysis shows there have been a number of increases in the cost of operating care services, including but not limited, to the national living wage increases. The recommendation represents a balance between recognising the cost pressures facing care providers and the funding available to the council.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Laura Tyler, Head of care commissioning Email: ltyler@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260641.
Publication date: 20/04/2018
Date of decision: 20/04/2018
Effective from: 27/04/2018
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