Purpose

This report aims to provide feedback on the
result of the consultation that was undertaken between the 1st of
October to the 25th November 2025, together with recommendations to
Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee on reducing the
Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG).

Decision

Resolved (7:1:3) - That

1. The cessation of the discretionary financial
contribution by the Council to the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG)
be approved and the national Minimum Income Guarantee be applied
from 1 October 2026 after the full re-assessment of all affected
people.

2. It be agreed that all new people requiring
non-residential and care services that are eligible for charging
from the Council, will contribute towards their care based on the
outcome of their financial assessment using the national Minimum
Income Guarantee from 1 April 2026.
3.
The commissioning of extra capacity to undertake a full
financial re-assessment
of all individuals affected by the proposed introduction of the
Minimum Income Guarantee be supported. The re-assessments be
commenced with those people who are assessed to make the largest
contribution, in order to give them the
longest lead in time to make personal financial
adjustments.