Richard Webb, Finance Manager introduced the report and in response to questions explained that:
· Over 100 local authorities had been contacted and others' websites reviewed for comparison purposes.
· The arrangement fees would only apply for self-funding clients.
The Cabinet Member noted that the Opposition Spokespersons broadly support the recommendations and that the situation would be monitored.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Social Care:
1. Agreed to introduce arrangement fees from 7 January 2019, for self-funding clients who request that the city council arranges and manages their non-residential care and support needs.
2. Noted the proposed community support and engagement process as explained in section 5 of the report.
3. Agreed to set the fees (including VAT) from 7 January 2019 as follows:
|
Initial set up arrangement fee |
£45 one off |
|
Ongoing support arrangement fee |
£12 weekly |