Decision details

1. The new rates for personal care as set out in paragraph 3.11 and 3.17 for 2013/14. are approved
2. Consultation with service users, their families and carers as outlined in paragraphs 3.21– 3.24 is approved.
3. The charge of £1,017 per week (which equates to £145 per night) to other local authorities if that take up any vacant respite beds at the new respite service as per paragraph 3.25 is approved.

These proposals impact on the Council’s Building a Better Bromley aim of promoting independence by ensuring that resources are available to meet increasing demand from an increasing elderly population and adults with disabilities and care needs.