Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 27, 2026

Purpose:

Content: It was resolved to approve the following –   ·      To apply the maximum threshold for home care services endorsed by Welsh Government. ·      Charges for Telecare services as outlined in Table A of the report: ·              Tier 1 – everyone will pay £81.25 per quarter ·              Tier 2 – everyone will pay £159.25 per quarter   ·      Annual Telecare charges as outlined in Table B of the report: ·           Services and Maintenance £147.95 ·           Services only £95.00 ·           One off installation £59.20   ·      Rate for Direct Payments at £17.85 per hour   ·       To implement a charge of £20.00 per hour for Micro Carers   ·      To maintain a charge of £10.00 for the administration of Blue Badge requests and replacements as outlined in the report.   ·      To increase the fee for purchasing day care services in independent residential homes by 3.8% to £46.85 per day.   ·      To increase Domiciliary Care fees by £1.38 per hour to comply with  increase in Real Living Wage.   ·      Charges for Meals in Day Services as outlined in Table C of the report:   ·           Meals in Day Services for adults (excluding people with learning disabilities) - £8.10 ·           Mid-day snack in Day Services for people with learning disabilities - £3.45 ·           Other refreshments (tea/coffee/cake) in Day Services - £1.95