Decision details
Adult Social Care - Charging for Services
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To implement the changes to current charging
policy brought about by the introduction of the Care Act 2014. This
policy replaces the current charging regime under Fairer Charging
for Services for non-residential care services and Charging for
Residential Care Assessment Guidance (CRAG) for residential care
services.
Decision:
(i) that a 30 days consultation period be undertaken on the:
(a) Implementation of a new Charging Guidance 2016 Policy which brings together the current Fairer Contribution Policy and national guidance for residential care under CRAG.
(b) Implementation of light touch assessment in accordance with the Care Act 2014
(ii) that an average charge of £29.07 be made for those customers who are receipt of services.
Reason Key: Affects more than 2 wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Email: nancie.alleyne@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4042.
Report author: Nancie Alleyne
Publication date: 16/03/2016
Date of decision: 14/03/2016
Decided at meeting: 14/03/2016 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents:
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