THAT a)The proposals set out in Appendix A be approved with the exception of the proposed change to Day Care which should be set at £4 per person and;

            b)            Charges be subject to an annual inflationary uplift as appropriate.

That Members agree the recommendations as set out in Appendix 1 to this report. These are highlighted as follows:

a)                  The revised and updated Fairer Charging Policy and Appendices are approved including the specific changes set out in the Appendix;

b)                 Changes are made to the maximum weekly charge so the current absolute ceiling charge is replaced by one defined as the ‘full cost of the service’;

c)                  Tariff income is included in the financial assessment from savings and capital between £13,000 and £21,500;

d)                 100% of occupational/private pensions are included in the financial assessment;

e)                 A flat rate for meals and transport is continued to be charged;

f)                   Day care charges be set at £7.30 rather than £14.00 and that a review of day care service provision takes place recognising the changing preventative agenda and other local authority good practice;

g)                 Direct payments charges to be set using the same principles as day care and homecare;

h)                 Services for carers remain free of charges; and

i)            Members are also asked to approve an eight-week consultation period which will take place with all stakeholders, including service users.