Decision details

To approve the implementation of a charge to individuals for whom Adult Social Care is the Corporate Appointee for Department for Work and Pensions benefits claiming.

1.       That the implementation of a charge to individuals for whom Adult Social Care is the Corporate Appointee for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits claiming be approved.

2.       That the following Appointeeship charge for individuals who have a balance of more than £1,000 in their account following the deduction of their usual monthly expenditure be approved:

·         £5.00 per week for individuals living in the community

·         £3.00 per week for individuals residing in a care home

3.       That a review be undertaken of the charge in 12 months after implementation to assess its impact on the level of demand.

4.       That the comments of the Adult and Safer City Scrutiny Panel on the proposed changes be noted.