Decision details

8.1

The Executive Director, Communities submitted a report requesting for Cabinet to approve the annual uplift of care home fees in Sheffield for the financial year 2017/18.

8.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

in 2017/18 there is a 3.2% increase to the standard fee in residential and nursing homes; and

(b)

the fees for out of City placements are increased by the same amount provided they are at or below the standard fee rate.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

To ensure that fees paid for care and nursing homes in the City of Sheffield are uplifted in line with increases in the cost of wages and inflation for 2017/18.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

Use the same formula as 2016/17 with different staff: non-staff ratios for residential (63:37) and nursing care (70:30).

8.4.2

Use the higher nursing care ratio of (70:30) for all types of care.

8.4.3

The options were appraised taking into account the following:

•           Provider feedback from engagement events & planned consultation

•           Market factors as described in the appendix to this report

•           Costs of care as calculated in the appendix to this report

•           Current and projected supply and demand

•           The financial position of the Council.

•           National Minimum Wage (NMW) at £7.50

•           CPI at 1%

8.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

8.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

8.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families

8.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care