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

1. an inflationary uplift for existing purchased Residential and Nursing Home beds based on increases announced for the NLW or 2%, whichever is the higher and the RPI as at October 2020 for 2021/22.
2. an increased price of £560 for spot purchased residential beds plus the inflationary uplift and £626 for spot purchased nursing beds plus the inflationary uplift.

The Executive Member for Adult Social Care submitted a report which made recommendations in respect of the process for determining a Fair Price for Care for Older Peoples’ Residential and Nursing Homes 2021-22, it being noted that further consultation with the residential and nursing care home providers was required 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:

1. an inflationary uplift for existing purchased Residential and Nursing Home beds based on increases announced for the NLW or 2%, whichever is the higher and the RPI as at October 2020 for 2021/22.
2. an increased price of £560 for spot purchased residential beds plus the inflationary uplift and £626 for spot purchased nursing beds plus the inflationary uplift.