That the following be approved for consultation, and further consideration in the light of consultation:

• A 5.69% uplift on the existing business as usual homecare rate of £15.99 to reach an hourly rate of £16.90, including RPI.
• A further uplift to enable providers to achieve an uplift on the National Living Wage (“NLW”) (either 2% or an uplift which reflects the NLW, dependent on which is the higher rate).

The Executive Member for Adult Social Care submitted a report which made recommendations regarding the annual uplift to the hourly rate paid to commissioned homecare framework providers in Trafford for the 2021-22 financial year, it being noted that further consultation with providers was required on the increase in the homecare rate and the new model of service delivery before a final proposal could be presented for formal approval.

RESOLVED - That the following be approved for consultation, and further consideration in the light of consultation:

• A 5.69% uplift on the existing business as usual homecare rate of £15.99 to reach an hourly rate of £16.90, including RPI.
• A further uplift to enable providers to achieve an uplift on the National Living Wage (“NLW”) (either 2% or an uplift which reflects the NLW, dependent on which is the higher rate).