Purpose

Sefton ARC & Sefton
Careline fees and charges for 2025/26 are set out in the report and
are proposed for adoption and enactment from 1st April
2025.
 

Decision

Decision(s):
 
That the Sefton ARC fees and charges for
2025/26 as set out in the report and appendix in line with CPI be
approved.
 
Reason(s) for the
Decision(s):
 
To provide an open and transparent way in
which fees and charges are agreed annually for all Sefton ARC and
Careline services. The report sets out the fees & charges for
Sefton ARC service, and why this is required to ensure a
sustainable service for the service users of the Security, Careline
and electrical services. This will ensure a sustainable and stable
economic service for the future. The service including staff,
provide all aspects associated with facilitating and operating the
ARC Function which includes, 24/7 alarm monitoring, assessment of
clients in their homes to general administration duties including
finance (billing). 
 
Sefton ARC work collaboratively with partners
across the Council, including internal corporate buildings and
Adult Social Care (ASC) to ensure it provides the best possible
solutions to those who need them most. 
 
Investing in its future, Sefton ARC and
Careline supports the apprenticeship programme, promoting
opportunities for development and growth and employment by
providing and developing a skilled workforce for its future.
 
Alternative Options
Considered and Rejected
 

1.   
Do not adjust historic SLAs and costs which could result in the
schools using other service providers.
 

2.   
If set fees and charges are not agreed for Sefton ARC and careline
services this could result in lost revenue to the current
market.