Bedford Borough Council launch Fair Cost of Care Consultation

Bedford Borough Council is seeking the views of providers of residential care services for people over 65 years of age, and home care services for people aged 18 years and above to support the National Fair Cost of Care exercise.

In September 2021, the Government confirmed it will be providing funding to support Local Authorities move towards paying providers a fair rate of care.

Councillor Dean Crofts, Portfolio Holder for Adult Services said, "We want to hear from local providers to better understand the impact of reform on the local market. This is local providers' opportunity to influence the cost of care in Bedford Borough Council. Your participation is essential to enable the council to accurately reflect the local care costs. Our ambition is for as many providers to engage in this exercise as possible, regardless of whether they contract with Bedford Borough Council or not."

Bedford Borough Council is asking care home and home care providers to take part in the consultation before Friday 29th July 2022.

You can find out more about these proposals and take part in the consultation on the Council's website - www.bedford.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/have-your-say/consultations/fair-cost-of-care-consultation/