Decision details

To agree the approach to inflationary uplifts for adult social care providers.

The Portfolio Holder for Adult Services and Public Health introduced the report, noting that a correction in paragraph 39 of the officer report was required as set out below to ensure consistency with the percentage uplift referenced elsewhere in the report and bring it in line with the available budget.  

“The WLA DPS 2023-24 rates used to determine uplifts for standard older people’s bedded care placements are capped at £746 for residential; £803 for residential dementia; £782 for nursing and £804 for nursing dementia placements in Brent and Ealing. Harrow has aligned its uplift standard prices with these two LAs for several years, but this year will limit its increase to 2.5% 2.7% which will equate to £667 £668 for residential; £725 £726 for residential dementia; £726 £727 for nursing and £746 £747 for nursing dementia placements.”

Having noted the change to the percentage uplift, Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the three-year inflationary up-lift approach 2023-24 – 2025-26, be agreed;

(2)            the increased funding for Providers for 2023-24 as a one-off additional payment be agreed.

Reason for Decision:  To implement the adult social care inflationary up-lift for 2023-24.