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Cabinet agreed to:
 
1)   
Note the principles
outlined in the draft policy for determining the usual maximum
expenditure for non residential care
packages to be applied to people who access Adult Social Care
services for the first time, or when their needs change or at the
next scheduled review.
 
2)   
Consult on the
introduction of a usual maximum expenditure policy for people
receiving non residential social care
support. The proposed Policy will introduce a
limit to the amount of budget allocated to support an individual in
their own homes, equivalent to the cost of an appropriate nursing or residential
placement.

 
3)   
Support decision
making regarding resource allocation that is fair, equitable,
transparent and demonstrates value for
money.

 
REASON
FOR DECISION:           
As set out in the report.
 
CONSULTATION:                         
As set out in the report.
 
MEMBERS’ INTERESTS:
                       
None declared.