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 type: Key
Reason Key: Revenue Expenditure > £500K;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2023
Open/Exempt: Open;
Lead member: Councillor Sarah Russell, Deputy City Mayor - Social Care, Health, and Community Safety sarah.russell@leicester.gov.uk
Lead director: Ruth Lake
Department: Adult Social Care
Contact: Prashant Patel Email: Prashant.Patel@leicester.gov.uk Email: prashant.patel@leicester.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Public (targeted) and stakeholder 12 week statutory open consultation, via mailout and online survey facilities.