Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 The Director of Quality, Strategy Delivery and Partnerships introduced the report which provided the Adult Health and Social Care Committee with an overview of the market position in Quarter 3, 24/25, considering sufficiency, quality and value for money. The report also asked the Committee to note the process for proposing fee rates for Council contracted providers in the financial year 2025-26 and to agree a proposal to calling an extraordinary committee, as early as possible in the New Year to finalise fee proposals for the coming financial year. 10.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:- Note the Market Oversight Delivery Plan update for Quarter 3, 24/25 Note the process for proposing fee rates for Council contracted providers in the financial year 2025-26 Approve the proposed extraordinary Committee meeting in January 2025 to progress fee rate proposals for 25/26 at the earliest opportunity 10.3 Reasons for Decision 10.3.1 In fulfilling our Care Act 2014 duties, local authorities must ensure good oversight and understanding of the local care market. This includes setting rates that we believe, based on the evidence, will support a quality, flexible and sustainable market. Approving that a further report be brought to an Urgent Adult Health and Social Care Committee in January 2025 to propose fee levels for 25/26 provides this information to the market as early as possible, supporting providers in their planning. 10.3.2 Final approval of fees will be in line with the business planning process in March 25. 10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected 10.4.1 There is an option to wait until a later Committee meeting in 2025 to propose and agree fees, however, we believe it is important to signal to the market as early as possible our intentions as part of our value of being open and honest. 10.4.2 We know that the market benefits from the Council sharing proposals as early as possible, to support each individual organisation in their own business planning.