Adult Social Care - Charging Policy Review
PDF 187 KBDecision Maker: Director of Adult and Community Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
That the Charging Policy Review be published.
Reasons for the decision:
To review the current Charging Policy in light of the judgment in R(SH) v Norfolk County Council on 18 December 2020.
Alternative options considered:
The ruling of SH v Norfolk County Council did not directly involve Torbay Council and is not binding upon it. However, the judgement considered a number of issues which have led to broader concerns about the equality impacts of social care charging. Following correspondence on these points, the Council (acting through the Trust) agreed to undertake this review. No other option was considered.
Implementation:
This decision will be implemented immediately.
Information:
Following the judgment in R(SH) v Norfolk County Council on 18 December 2020 a review of the current Charging Policy has been carried out. The purpose of this review is to consider the current Charging Policy to ensure it is compliant with obligations under the Care Act 2014 and statutory guidance, Article 14 ECHR and the Equality Act 2010 and operates fairly to all service users.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Publication date: 09/10/2023
Date of decision: 06/10/2023
Accompanying Documents:
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- Email: governance.support@torbay.gov.uk
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