Agenda item

Appendices A, B and D of this report are not for publication as they contain confidential information pursuant to paragraph 16 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

RESOLVED: that

1)    the findings of the review of care home placements for older people be noted.

2)    work being done to improve to quality assurance for care homes for older people be noted.

3)    the approach to fee setting for older people’s care home placements for 2024-25 and other services commissioned by Adult Services be agreed, subject to further consultation with care providers and confirmation of the financial allocation through the budget setting process. The related decision-making authority in respect of the annual uplifts for care and support and the new standard cost of care rates for placements in care home for older people for 2024/25 be delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Services (Adults) the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer.

4)    the approach for the future commissioning of care home placements for older people, including a combination of approved provider and framework arrangements be agreed and the decision-making authority regarding any related procurement of services be delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Services (Adults) the Section 151 Officer and the Director of Law and Governance.

Appendices A, B and D of this report are not for publication as they contain confidential information pursuant to paragraph 16 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

Cabinet considered a report seeking agreement for the approach to fee setting for care and support services for 2024/25, as well as the approach for the future commissioning of care home placements for older people. The report also sets out arrangements to strengthen quality assurance in the sector.

It was noted that the approach to fee setting, as well as the approach for the future commissioning of care home placements for older people, have been informed by a recent review of care homes for older people, the full details of which can be found in the appendices to the report.

It was highlighted that consultation has taken place with a variety of care providers to order to understand their current and future costs. Further consultation will be undertaken on the proposed fee uplifts which will inform decision-making in respect of fee increases for 2024/25.

A letter from the Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee was circulated.

RESOLVED: that

1)    the findings of the review of care home placements for older people be noted.

2)    work being done to improve to quality assurance for care homes for older people be noted.

3)    the approach to fee setting for older people’s care home placements for 2024-25 and other services commissioned by Adult Services be agreed, subject to further consultation with care providers and confirmation of the financial allocation through the budget setting process. The related decision-making authority in respect of the annual uplifts for care and support and the new standard cost of care rates for placements in care home for older people for 2024/25 be delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Services (Adults) the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer.

4)    the approach for the future commissioning of care home placements for older people, including a combination of approved provider and framework arrangements be agreed and the decision-making authority regarding any related procurement of services be delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Services (Adults) the Section 151 Officer and the Director of Law and Governance.