Purpose

This report describes the outcome of the
annual engagement exercise with the Local Community Care Market for
fee rates to be paid to care providers for 2026/2027. The service
areas that the rates and fees cover are Residential and Nursing
Care, Supported Living, Extra Care, Care and Support at Home,
Direct Payments, Shared Lives, Specialist residential placements,
and individual hours for enhanced observations in care
settings.

Decision

Resolved – That the rates as set out in paragraph 4.1 of this
report be approved, to apply with effect from 1 April 2026 to
services commissioned by the Council and jointly commissioned
services between the Council and NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Integrated Care Board (ICB), in relation to Residential and Nursing
Care, Supported Living, Extra Care, Care and Support at Home,
Direct Payments, Shared Lives, Specialist Placements and individual
hours for enhanced observations in care settings.