Nationally fair cost of care exercise has been undertaken, this was an opportunity for local authority commissioners and local care providers to work together to arrive at a shared understanding of what it costs to run quality and sustainable care provision in the local area and that is reflective of local circumstances. This year we have engaged local providers to shape and improve the local social care sector and identify improvements in relation to workforce, quality of care delivered, and choice available for people who draw on care.
We have set our rates this year based on engagement with Kirklees Care Association. We have reflected the rates to respond to pressures and feedback from the sector within resources available and the decisions are taken within the delegated powers that I have.
The uplifts will be applied by Client Financial Affairs and are effective from 10 April 2023.
Care Home Rates
In addition to the fees set out above, in respect of Service Users who are assessed as ‘requiring the help of a registered nurse’, a nationally agreed Funded Nursing Care payment is paid by the NHS.
Home Support Rate
Standard £22.80
Rural £27.48
Background Information:
Budget papers agreed at Council meeting of 8th March 2023 which set out the resource envelope available and a delegation to agree the rates.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/03/2023
Decision due: 9 Mar 2023 by Strategic Director for Adults and Health
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Health and Social Care
Lead director: Service Director for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Provider Services
Department: Health and Social Care.
Contact: Michelle Cross, Service Director - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health 01484 221000 Email: michelle.cross@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Richard Parry, Strategic Director Adults and Health Michelle Cross, Service Director Mental Health and Learning Disability Eamonn Croston, Service Director Finance