Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 5, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 1)    That the responses to, and outcome of, the consultation, be considered.   2)    That the implementation of the following fee rates from 1 April 2026, be approved:   a)    Homecare: 4.6% increase, £22.64 to £23.68 per hour.   b)    Residential and Nursing Care – new placements framework rate to be £950 for both with no uplift for existing placements currently exceeding this rate.   3)    Supported Living Rate: 4.6% increase for providers paying the Real Living Wage. National Living Wage payers will receive 3.54%. There is no standard rate for Supported Living so rates will vary.   4)    Day Services: 4.6% increase. There is no standard rate for Day Services so rates will vary.   5)    That the recommendation to offer the Trafford inflationary uplift for out of borough placements. 3.54% for Community based care and 3.24% for bed-based care, be approved.   6)    That in approving the above, it has taken into consideration the Council’s Public Sector Equality duty.