Decision details

The current Non-residential Banded Contributions scheme is long-standing (since July 1999) and has been reviewed annually with public consultation as part of the review process when there was an above-inflationary increase in the proposed contribution rates. The current rates were approved by Cabinet Resources Panel in 2015. There was no review in 2016 as relevant social security benefits (the income from which most customers make their contribution) were frozen.

Approval is sought to undertake a public consultation from June to August 2017 (with a further outcome report to Cabinet Resources Panel on 3^rd October 2017) as part of this year’s review of non-residential contributions. It is proposed that the Council change from a Banded Contributions scheme to a system of full financial assessment under the provisions of the Care Act 2014.

1. That a period of public consultation on the review of the policy for Adult Social Care non-residential contributions towards care and support be approved.

2. That the proposed model to take forward for public consultation as set out in the report be agreed.

3. That it be agreed to receive a report on the outcome of public consultation and final proposals for a new policy at Cabinet (Resources) Panel on 14 November 2017.

4. That it be agreed to maintain the provision of up to six weeks non-residential reablement support free of charge under the intermediate provisions of the Care Act 2014.