Decision details

Rates and fees paid to independent providers of adult social care provision in the community and in accommodation based services are subject to annual review. The review will consider usual maximum rates for care homes and care homes with nursing; individually agreed rates paid to care homes and care homes with nursing and rates for supported living, shared lives; extra care and other community-based services.

Decisions on fees to be paid in the financial year 2025-26 will take account of a range of information, including but not limited to; recent decisions on National Living Wage, the current market position, the need and demand for services, the Council’s strategic priorities, financial challenges for providers of care and support services and the financial position for the Council and the adult social care budget.  During 2024 commissioners have engaged with representatives of the adult social care market to reflect feedback on the challenges for the market in preparation for the review of fees. 

The Director of Adults and Health will be asked to agree the fees and rates paid for commissioned services related to adult social care and health for 2025-26.

The Executive Director of Adults and Health has approved the 25/26 fee increases to independent sector providers in line with the proposals set out in section 2 of this report.

None.