Decision details

Changes to the Non-Residential Contributions Policy and the Deferred Payments Scheme

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

(1) The new charges as a result of the Care Act 2014 be approved as set out in paragraphs 3.3 to 3.6.1 to the report.

 

(2) Service users, their families and carers be engaged about the proposed new standard allowances for Disability Related Expenditure as set out in paragraphs 3.7 to 3.7.5 of the report.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council’s charging policy has been reviewed to consider the impact of the Care Act 2014 and changes are proposed to the Non-Residential Charging Policy and Deferred Payments Scheme. It is proposed to engage with service users, their families and carers and key organisations on the proposed changes.

Publication date: 19/02/2015

Date of decision: 19/02/2015

Date comes into force if not called in: 27/02/2015

Call-in deadline date: 26/02/2015

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