Decisions for issue Review of Home Care Contract

(1)       That it is agreed that the training programme is revised for providers and assessment staff so that the Outcome Based Commissioning of home care model can be introduced over the coming year to take forward the personalisation agenda.

(2)       That subject to the budget set by Council in February 2013, an enhanced rate is paid to providers for covering calls beyond 8pm in the evening with effect from 8^th April 2013 as described in section 3.2.3 of the report.

(3)       That subject to the budget set by Council in February 2013, the rates paid to providers are increased by 2% to reflect the increase in costs, particularly petrol with effect from 8^th April 2013 as described in section 3.2.5 of the report.