WHAT THE COUNCILS SAID...
CONWY COUNCIL
“We have acted in accordance with the north Wales regional approach with regards to fees set for residential and nursing homes for 2022/23. Every year a regional fees group reviews the fee-setting methodology based on inflation and other increases in costs.
We then determine provider fees by taking into account the financial settlement from Welsh Government and the need to keep other essential services operating effectively.
“We continue to work with care providers, including those who indicate that fees are not sufficient, and we look at exceptions to the fee model based on individual circumstances where necessary.”
ANGLESEY COUNCIL
“We have worked with other authorities and to identify a procedure for setting fees.
“The recommended percentage is consistent with the procedure and this year’s increase will be between 6.84% and 12% depending on the nature of the care. We recognise that the recent period has been extremely challenging and we remain committed to working with the care sector.”
WREXHAM COUNCIL
“Wrexham Council has acted in accordance with the north Wales regional approach with regards to fees set for residential and nursing homes for 2022/23.
“Where providers indicate that these fees are not sufficient we remain happy to meet with them to consider their individual costs, and consider whether exceptions to the fee model should be made given their individual circumstances. The fee model provides a basis for setting our fees and these principles are set alongside the resources allocated to us from Welsh Government and setting a council tax that is reasonable in the current climate. We are of the view that this is a reasonable and appropriate basis.”
DENBIGHSHIRE COUNCIL
“The council appreciates the work of independent sector care home providers and their staff and this has been heightened by their work undertaken throughout the pandemic.
“The council takes a number of factors into account in determining what it pays providers, including the need to keep other essential services operating effectively, while taking account of the financial settlement from Welsh Government and the level of council tax.
“Every year a regional fees group reviews the fee-setting methodology, taking account of inflation and other increases in costs. It is then up to each individual local authority, as well as the local health board, to consider the results in setting their fees.
“Denbighshire County Council has acted in accordance with the north Wales regional approach with regards to fees set for residential and nursing homes for 2022/23 and continues to work closely with care providers.
“This includes meeting with providers who indicate fees are not sufficient, working with them to consider their costs and looking at exceptions to the fee model where necessary.”