Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024

Purpose: Outcome of the Extra care charging consultation

Content: Noted the results of two Extra Care consultations conducted on proposed changes to Adult Extra Care charging policy. The first consultation was conducted across May - June 2023 with tenants then residing in the three Extra Care schemes; the second consultation was conducted across July-August 2024 with borough residents on the Extra Care waiting list and those tenants who had moved into the Schemes from July 2023.   Approved the following three recommended options for implementing changes to the charging policy within the three Greenwich Extra Care settings at Richard Neve, Colebrook and Lakeview:   ·        Option 4 (from Appendix C of the report) to remove banded charging mechanism and move to charge on actuals. ·        Option 6 (from Appendix C of the report) to introduce & apply a consistent core charge across all three schemes. ·        Option 7 (from Appendix C of the report) to introduce & apply a consistent hourly rate for care & support based on actuals.