Decision - Annual Review of Adult Social Care Charging Policy 2023-24

Brighton and Hove Adult Social Care & Public Health Sub-Committee Decided 10 Jan 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Adult Social Care & Public Health Sub-Committee

Report author

Angie Emerson

Published

10 Jan 2023

Reference

6826

As published

the council's own words, unedited

to approve the ASC charging policy for the coming year

NB: Following discussion and debate the following Labour Group amendment was agreed: RESOLVED - Recommendations as amended: 2.1 That Committee agrees with the current charging policy for care and support services which includes an individual financial assessment to determine affordability and complies with the requirements of Section 17 of the Care Act 2014. 2.2 That Committee agrees to a 10% increase (rounded) on the following maximum charges from 10th April 2023 (when state benefits increase): 2.3 That Committee agrees that the changes to in-house residential care charges take effect from 13 February 2023, thus providing 1 month's notice . Maximum Charges 2022-2023 2023-2024 Means Tested Charges Maximum Proposed Maximum In-house home care/support £28 per hour £31 per hour In–house day care £42 per day £46 per day In-House Residential Care £133 per night (£931 per week) £146 per night (£1022 per week) Fixed Rate Charges Fixed Rate Transport £4.30 return £4.70 return 2.4 That Committee agrees to an increase for miscellaneous fees at 10% as follows: 2022-23 2023-24 Deferred Payment set up fee (see 2.13) £561 single charge £617 one off charge Initial fee for contracting non-residential care for self-funders £296 single charge £325 one off charge Ongoing fee for contracting for non- residential care for self- funders £92 per year £101 per year 2.5 T hat Committee agrees to increase Carelink Service fees by 10%, subject to a report to P&R on 9 February, as follows: 2022-23 2023-24 Standard Carelink Plus £20.30 per month £22.30 Enhanced Carelink Service £24.30 per month £26.70 Exclusive Mobile Phone £26.30 per month £28.90 2.6 That Committee agrees to continue with the existing policy not to charge carers for any direct provision of support to carers.

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The Labour Group proposed amended charges for adult social care services in 2023/24, including a 10% increase in maximum care charges, miscellaneous fees and Carelink Service fees. The amendment also retained individual financial assessments and the policy of not charging carers for direct support.

Recommendation

Agree the current charging policy, increase maximum care charges by 10% from 10 April 2023, implement residential care charge changes from 13 February 2023, increase miscellaneous fees and Carelink Service fees by 10%, continue not charging carers for direct support, and refer any disagreement or amendment to the Policy & Resources Committee as required.

Financial impact

The 2023/24 budget proposals are developed on the assumption that fees and charges are agreed as recommended; no total budget amount is stated.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Adult Social Care & Public Health Sub-Committee

Date in document

10 Jan 2023

Stakeholders named

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Adult social care service usersCarersSelf-fundersCarelink Service usersBrighton & Hove City Council

Next steps

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The Carelink Service fee increase is subject to a report to P&R on 9 February 2023.
If the recommendations are not agreed or are amended, the matter will normally be referred to the Policy & Resources Committee meeting on 9 February 2023 as part of the overall 2023/24 budget proposals.
The residential care charge changes are due to take effect from 13 February 2023.
The other proposed maximum charge changes are due to take effect from 10 April 2023.

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