FEES for care homes in the borough will rise by up to 2.4 percent, costing the council half a million pounds more every year – but councillors say it is a “fair price” to pay.
Residential home fees will increase by 2.2 pc, raising the cost of standard care to £471 per week with the cost of specialist care rising to £607 per week.
Nursing home fees will go up by 2.4 pc, taking the total weekly cost for standard care to £465 with specialist nursing care set to cost £614 a week.
The council contribute towards care fees depending on residents’ financial situation, which means the increased fees will cost the local authority.
But the additional annual investment of approximately £569,000 will be covered by the budget for adult social care which was approved in March.
Deputy leader Keith Cunliffe, who is the lead member for adult social care, told the cabinet on Thursday (April 15) that the council has worked closely with the companies which provide care for around 2,500 residents in the borough.
He said: “During Covid, they’ve been badly…
