I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding domiciliary care services commissioned by the Council for the upcoming financial year (from April 1st, 2025, onwards).
1. Commissioned Domiciliary Care Rates:
The standard hourly rate paid to providers for commissioned domiciliary care services (home care) from April 1st, 2025.
Any variations in rates based on complexity of care (e.g., standard vs. specialist care).
This information can be found at the following link Personal Care at home – Provider Engagement Network.
2. Non-Commissioned / Private Market Data:
If available, what is the estimated average hourly rate for non-commissioned domiciliary care within your local authority area?
Any relevant data on how private market rates compare to commissioned care rates.
Devon County Council does not hold this information.
3. Inclusion of Travel Costs:
Does your council pay separately for travel time and mileage for commissioned domiciliary care, or is this built into the hourly rate?
Rates are inclusive of all costs.
4. Total Budget and Hours Commissioned:
The total annual budget allocated to domiciliary care services in your council for 2025/26.
The approximate number of domiciliary care hours commissioned per year.
Please refer to our published accounts Budget Book 25-26.
The approximate personal care hours commissioned for 24/25 was 1,455,749 hours.