Decisions
1.
That the current policy be fully implemented and that all service users
be asked to contribute the full cost of putting in place the arrangements for
meeting needs, based on their assessed income and savings.
2. That these changes take effect:
a. for transport provided from 8 September
2019, and
b. for the day care element, to be increased
in two stages; 50% for care provided from 8 September, followed by full cost to
be payable for care received from 6 October 2019 to provide some mitigation for
the move towards the full assessed contribution for meeting care costs.
Reasons
for Decisions
The policy with regards to full cost
charging was previously agreed by the predecessor Dorset County Council. The
proposed implementation date of 8 September 2019 gives enough time for
appropriate communications and support for those that would be affected by the
changes.
The stepped increase for day care
contributions provides some mitigation for the move towards the full assessed
contribution to meet care costs.