The Care Act 2014 requires local authorities, for people receiving publicly arranged care and support, that they have sufficient money to cover day-to-day living costs, known as the Minimum Income Guarantee. Up until now, the County Council has set its level above the statutory minimum set by the government. In view of the financial situation facing the County Council this concession can no longer be afforded and so a period of engagement with stakeholders will begin to inform a further decision in December 2018, which will determine whether financial assessment of customer contributions for working age adults receiving County Council arranged care and support, other than in a care home, will be based on the statutory Minimum Income Guarantee with effect from 1 April 2019.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/08/2018
Decision due: September 2018 by Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Lead member: Councillor Amanda Jupp amanda.jupp@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact: Dave Sargeant, Interim Director of Adult Services Email: dave.sargeant@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 23908.
Consultation process
Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health at County Hall by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.
Consultees
Internal and external stakeholders
Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050
Background3: A Council that Works for the Community