Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care regarding social care funding reforms and the fair cost of care.

With reference to the report the three areas of reform were set out along with the timescales for introducing the changes. It was noted that detailed guidance was still awaited but a number of trailblazer Authorities had already implemented the reforms and particular attention was being paid to the impact on the two Authorities most similar to Hampshire. The high number of self-funders in Hampshire meant that there was concern about assessment pressures and costs, for which there was unlikely to be sufficient additional funding to support and it was unclear without the guidance as to the impact of staggering access.  

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.