Decision Maker: Adult Social Care Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 24, 2025

Purpose: 1.       To note the proposed value and approach to allocating inflation to providers. 2.       To seek approval of the proposed inflationary awards to external providers.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED:   1.      To approve the proposed inflationary uplift and give delegated authority to the Executive Director of Adults and Communities in consultation with the Chair of Adult Social Care Committee, to take all necessary steps to allocate the £9.357m inflationary uplift to care provider fees   2.      To note the proposed process for the Executive Director to implement inflation uplifts.   3.      To receive a report on the impact of inflationary pressures on the adult social care market, and recipients of adult social care in the October 2025 Policy Committee meeting.