* Have you introduced/increased charges for respite/breaks for care users for the financial years; 2018/19, 2019/20 or 2020/21 (please provide information for each year respectively)?
Yes, we have introduced charges as respite is a chargeable Adult Social Care service. Following our response to question 2 this financial breakdown is not held.
* If so how much is this charge/increase (in %)?
There has not been a percentage (%) increase and there is no set charge. We undertake a financial assessment following the CASS (Care & Support Statutory Guidance (Care Act 2014)) guidance to determine the person’s weekly contribution.