The purpose of this report is to outline
proposals in relation to revised prices to meet the increasing cost
of providing adult social care services for 2023-24. The proposal
includes paying the Fair Cost of Care (FCoC) for both domiciliary
care and residential and nursing care.
In addition the proposed fees include payment of the Real Living
Wage (RLW) for all care workers in Tameside from April 2023,
excepting independent day service provision where further work will
be required to introduce the RLW from April 2024.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Budget expenditure of £500,000 or more that is in the budget presented to Council;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2023
Decision due: 26 Apr 2023 by Executive Cabinet
Lead member: Executive Member (Adult Social Care, Homelessness & Inclusivity)
Department: Adult Services