Direct Payment Rates in Ealing
The Direct Payment rates should be equivalent to the cost of providing a service by other means. The Direct Payment rates should be sufficient to enable the recipient lawfully to secure a service that the Council considers is reasonable to meet the users' needs. In estimating the cost of securing the provision of the service concerned, Councils should include associated costs that are incurred in securing the provision, without which the service could not be provided lawfully.
Start-up and annual support cost
A start up fund is available to those people who choose to employ their own care assistant. The cost for the first year will be £384.00 and covers:
| Advertising and recruitment costs | £200.00 | (one-off payment) |
|---|---|---|
| Employers liability insurance | £84.00 | (annual payment) |
| Rubber gloves and aprons for personal care | £100.00 | (annual payment) |
This will then reduce to an annual payment of £184 for subsequent years that the client remains on the scheme. The annual payment will be made in April of each year for the employer's liability insurance and protective clothing elements.
On-costs for those employing directly includes:
This section gives you details on how the hourly rate is calculated for those people employing their care assistant directly:
| Holiday cover | £1.08 | 9.00% | (based on 4 week holiday per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick cover | £0.84 | 7.00% | (based on 3 weeks sick leave per year) |
| Employer National Insurance | £1.54 | 12.80% | (based on 2006-07 Inland Revenue data) |
| Bank holiday's | £0.96 | 8.00% | (based on 8 bank holiday days per year) |
| Hourly care rate | £7.14 | 63.20% | (hourly rate to purchase care) |
| Total | £11.56 | 100.00% |
CRB Checks
It is up to you whether you want to get CRB checks for those people you are employing. The cost of this should be confirmed with Social Services.
Direct Payment Rates from 1st April 2006
Hourly rate (for clients requiring support between 8am to 10pm)
| £11.56 per hour |
Live-in Care Rate (only for clients who have 24hr high / complex care needs)
| Older people | £100.36 per 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Older people (EMI) | £107.51 per 24 hours |
| Physical disabilities | £135.36 per 24 hours |
| Learning disabilities | £161.94 per 24 hours |
| Mental health | £108.94 per 24 hours |
Day-services Rate (non-chargeable service)
| Older people | £66.00 per day* |
|---|---|
| Mental health | £25.00 per day |
| Physical disabilities and sensory impairment | £65.00 per day* |
| Learning disabilities (mainstream) | £49.00 per day* |
| Learning disabilities (complex needs) | £76.00 per day* |
| Children - general and sitting services | £11.52 per hour |
Respite Care Rate (covers both residential care and home-based respite)
| Older people | £100.36 per 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Older people (EMI) | £107.51 per 24 hours |
| Mental health | £108.94 per 24 hours |
| Physical disabilities and sensory impairment | £135.36 per 24 hours |
| Learning disabilities | £161.94 per 24 hours |
| Children's services | Rate to be advised |
Equipment Rate (non-chargeable service)
| Refer to the community equipment service catalogue for equipment costs, where ownership is taken on by the direct payment recipient then an annual maintenance payment should be included within the agreement (as appropriate). |
Independent Living Fund
Applications should be made to the Independent Living Fund (ILF) for all clients who are aged 16-65 years old. This can assist in supporting the total cost of a Care package. To receive help, the person must meet the following criteria:
- Receive services from the Council, eg day centre, meals on wheels, Direct Payments or agency care to the value of at least £200 per week
- Receive the highest rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Expect to live in your own home for the next six months, ie not to go into residential care
- Have capital of less than £18,500 (excluding the property you live in). This amount includes any capital your partner may have
- You can get further information and an application form on the ILF website at www.ilf.org.uk (or go to link at the bottom of this page)
Additional services
Payroll services for service users employing and managing their care staff directly areprovided by the Direct Payments Team. The Direct Payments Team will refer the person to the Payroll Service. There is no charge for this service as this service is already funded from the support services contract.
