Purpose

Care fees are reviewed annually as part of the
budget setting process (and in accordance with service specific
contractual obligations as appropriate) to reflect inflationary
pressures in line
with the Care Act 2014 ‘Support Statutory Guidance’
which specifically requires Local Authorities to:
• Reflect a fair cost of care in fee setting, and not to set
arbitrary or unsustainable fees.
• Enable providers to pay at least the national minimum/living
wage.
• Understand the business environment and risks faced by
providers.
For 2024/2025, the key inflationary factors effecting care provider
costs are –
• The National Living Wage (for adults 25 or over) increasing
by 9.7% to £11.44 hour with effect from April 2024.
• The Consumer Price Index (CPI) 12-month rate was 6.7% in
September 2023.
The Council has liaised with the ICB colleagues in considering the
2024/2025 fee proposals, considering that some care packages are
jointly funded.
The proposals contained in this ODR enable the Council to fulfil
its Care Act responsibilities in relation to market stability and
ensure adequate and appropriate service provision

Content

To increase the Provider Care Fees for 2024/25
as detailed on the ODR