Decision details

Covid19-Related Support To Independent Sector Care Providers From August

Decision Maker: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Decisions

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Decision:

To continue to provide targeted financial support to the adult social care independent sector from August in recognition of the financial challenges it still faces following the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.

 

Reasons for the decision:

Although the impacts of Covid-19 on the independent care sector are lessening there remain certain parts of the sector, particularly care homes, which remain critically impacted by the pandemic.

 

The Council has a responsibility to support the viability of the care sector in order to safeguard the welfare of the people it supports. Continuing to provide targeted support will promote market stability and a planned transition to a longer term position.

 

Urgent item?: Yes

Publication date: 03/08/2020

Date of decision: 28/07/2020