That the cost rate for all active domiciliary care providers and Direct Payments from 3rd April 2017; in line with the legislative National Living Wage increase and the Retail Price Index rate of 1.6% as of January 2017 be approved. The new rates are:
· All active domiciliary care providers £14.12 per hour
· Direct payment DOM £13.38 per hour
· Direct payments – Personal Assistant £10.40 per hour
· Home-based Care Respite Service £13.00 per hour