13 Delivering Sleep-in Services Consultation Outcome PDF 142 KB
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Cabinet considered a report on proposals in relation to payments for sleep-in services, following a formal consultation with providers. It was noted that the proposed changes had been developed in response to a successful legal challenge by Mencap in relation to payments for sleep-in services for adults with learning disabilities.
Resolved: That
i. the findings of the consultation and the Equality Impact Assessment as set out in the report be noted
ii. The following revised proposal be approved:
· To pay a flat rate sleep-in fee from 1 October 2019 that is set at £61.18 based on the condition that staff are paid £45 per shift, as and when it is reasonable to vary the contractual provision and/or amend the rate payable.
· To approve a phasing in period of 6 months with a top up of £13.60 for the period 1 October 2019 to 31 March 2020 to allow time for service providers to transition to new staff terms and conditions. During the transition period, the total fee payable (£74.78) is based on the condition that staff are paid £55 per-sleep-in shift, as and when it is reasonable to vary to the contractual provision and/or amend the rate payable.
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