That a revised cost rate for new and existing residential and nursing placements from 3 April 2017 in line with the increase in the National Living Wage which becomes effective 1 April 2017 and the revised Retail Price Index rate as of January 2017 be approved. The new rates are:
· Residential care £404.04
· Residential with dementia £454.44
· Nursing care £404.04
· Nursing with dementia £454.44