1. That the outcome of the consultation be considered and noted.

2. That the response to the consultation be considered and noted.

3. That the EIA be considered and noted.

4. That the following bed rates be approved for 2021/2:

1. New bed rates from 1^st April 2021.

·       £571.76 for all residential beds

·       £639.15 for all nursing beds

2. An inflationary uplift of 2.1% for all other existing beds, including block purchased beds.

5. That it be confirmed that, in approving the above, the Executive has taken into consideration the Council’s Public Sector Equality duty.

The Executive Member for Adult Social Care submitted a report which proposed a Fair Price for Care, in the light of consultation outcomes and the undertaking of a full Equalities Impact Assessment.

          RESOLVED -

(1)      That the outcome of the consultation be considered and noted.

(2)      That the response to the consultation be considered and noted.

(3)      That the EIA be considered and noted.

(4)      That the following bed rates be approved for 2021/2:

1. New bed rates from 1^st April 2021.

·       £571.76 for all residential beds

·       £639.15 for all nursing beds

2. An inflationary uplift of 2.1% for all other existing beds, including block purchased beds.

(5)      That it be confirmed that, in approving the above, the Executive has taken into consideration the Council’s Public Sector Equality duty.