Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 11.1 The Director of Quality, Strategy Delivery and Partnerships introduced the report which provided the Committee with an update on the 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: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:- Note the approach to market sustainability 2025-26. Approve uplifts as set out in paragraphs 2.22, 2.24. 2.25 and 2.29 of the report. The Chair of the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee forward a copy of the report to the chancellor. The Chair of the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee write to the Chancellor calling for an exemption for care providers from the increase Employer National Insurance Contributions and the opportunity be given to all group spokespeople to co-sign the letter. 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. 11.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected 11.4.1 An alternative option to not award any uplifts is not recommended. This is considered to place too great a financial strain on the provider market at this time.