To:
a) present the findings of a 12-week statutory consultation (from 9 October to 31 December 2024) on proposals to change the treatment of disability benefits and to introduce a charge for appointeeship.
b) seek a decision on whether to introduce proposed changes to:
i. the current treatment of disability benefits, within a person’s financial assessment.
ii. the appointee service, by levying an administration charge.
Decision Maker: Deputy City Mayor - Social Care, Health and Community Safety
Decision published: 14/03/2024
Effective from: 03/04/2024
Decision:
To approve:
a) That the higher rate of all disability benefits where claimed, is considered in the financial assessment for non-residential charges.
b) That an administration charge is introduced for adults that ask the Council to act as their appointee.
c) That ASC continues to work with people who draw on support / use the appointeeship service to develop communication approaches as the changes are implemented.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Prashant Patel