Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 12, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 11.1 The Director of Quality, Strategy Delivery and Partnerships introduced the report which provided the Committee with an update on process for proposing fee rates for Council contracted providers in the financial year 2025-26, considering sufficiency, quality and value for money. 11.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:- a.    Adults Health and Social Care Policy Committee is recommended to note the process for proposing fee rates for Council contracted providers in the financial year 2025-26. 11.3 Reasons for Decision 11.3.1 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. 11.3.1 Final approval of fees will be in line with the business planning process in March 25. 11.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected 11.4.1 No decisions in this report.