Purpose

To seek Cabinet Member approval for Fees and Charges for
services provided by Adult Social Care for financial year
2026/27.
 

Decision

Decision(s):

 

(1) 
The increased fees and charges in line with benefit
rates set by the Department for Work and Pensions, where applicable
from 6 April 2026, be noted.
(2) 
That capital levels remained unchanged as outlined
in guidance issued by the Department of Health and Social Care, be
noted.

(3) 
That personal expenses allowances and minimum income
guarantees are uplifted in line with guidance issued by the
Department of Health and Social Care.

(4) 
The increased Disability Related Expenditure for
people who are financially assessed in line with the Consumer Price
Index of 3.4%, be noted. It be further noted that this applies to
individuals who receive a package of care in their own
home.
(5) 
?That other fees and charges were increased using
either the Consumer Price Index as a guide, or the actual cost of
the increase—such as the Deferred Payment Scheme, which was
based on service delivery costs, or Deputyship charges, set at the
maximum allowable by the Office of the Public Guardian Deputyship
Scheme, be noted.

 
Reason for the
Decision(s):
 

The decision is required in order to allow for the setting of fees and
charges for financial year 2026/27.
 
Alternative Options Considered and
Rejected
 
Consideration to uplift all fees and charges by inflation was
not considered as many fees are governed by Central Government
rates.  Where fees are within the Local
Authority remit, there will be a review of Adult Social
Care’s charging policy which will consider the removal of
subsidies and flat rate charges.