Decision Maker: The Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: It was resolved to approve the following –   ·      To apply the maximum threshold for home care services endorsed by Welsh Government. ·      Charges for Telecare services as outlined in Table A of the report: ·           Tier 1 – everyone will pay £78.00 per quarter ·           Tier 2 – everyone will pay £153.40 per quarter   ·      Annual Telecare charges as outlined in Table B of the report: ·           Services and Maintenance £142.50 ·           Services only £91.50 ·           One off installation £57.00   ·      Rate for Direct Payments at £16.80 per hour   ·      To implement a charge of £19.00 per hour for Micro Carers   ·      To maintain a charge of £10.00 for the administration of Blue Badge requests and replacements as outlined in the report.   ·      To increase the fee for purchasing day care services in independent residential homes by 1.7% to £45.10 per day (rounded up to the nearest £0.05)   ·      To increase Domiciliary Care fees by £1.73 per hour to comply with new legislation.   ·      Charges for Meals in Day Services as outlined in Table C of the report:   ·           Meals in Day Services for adults (excluding people with learning disabilities) - £7.80 ·           Mid-day snack in Day Services for people with learning disabilities - £3.30 ·           Other refreshments (tea/coffee/cake) in Day Services - £1.85