Decision Maker: Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 3, 2026

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.

Content: 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.