Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform is attached.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform presented a report regarding the proposed 2026/27 Adult Social Care fees and charges across the Health and Adult Care directorate to take effect in April 2026.

Decision:

Cabinet approved the proposed Adult Social Care Fees & Charges for 2026/27 detailed in Appendix A of this report.

Reasons for the decision:

In accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, there is a requirement to review fees and charges on an annual basis.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

No alternatives were considered. The uplift to 2026/27 Adult Social Care fees are in line with the 2026/27 Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts or in line with the November 2025 Autumn Statement which announced that Department of Works and Pensions benefits will increase by 3.8% and the Universal Credit amount will rise by 6.2%.