Issue details

Full cost domiciliary care clients with a double handling service

Approval to charge full cost clients with a double handling domiciliary care service for two carers with effect from 1st April 2022 (currently, clients only pay for one carer with the Council covering the cost of the other carer).

Note: full cost clients are those deemed able to afford the full cost of their care under the Care Act.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/05/2021

Decision due: 17 June 2021 by Executive Board

Consultation process

All full cost clients affected will be fully consulted prior to the change being implemented (as of March 2021, there are 17 clients that will see their charges increase).  This will involve notifying clients that their charges are set to increase and how they will be impacted at an individual level.  They will also be given information regarding their alternative options (i.e. 24-hour care or a private arrangement). Those affected will be fully supported by the Council throughout the process.

 

Any person wishing to make representations should do so in writing to Sue Wallace-Bonner by 17 June 2021.

Making Representations: Executive Board report re Full cost domiciliary care clients with a double handling service Equality Impact Assessment To be submitted to 17 June 2021 Executive Board meeting