Appointee & Deputyship Consultation
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Consultation ran for:
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11 Weeks
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from:
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23/01/20
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to:
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16/04/20
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It was proposed that some changes be implemented to the way that the Appointee & Deputyship Service is run. This is a non-statutory scheme which assists people to live independently while the Council manage their income, household bill payments, other expenditure and savings.
The proposals were largely to changes to the charging model and increase in appointee costs, investments of capital and revised Client Finance Policy. The consultation was available to all members of the public, service users and stakeholders on the Big Conversation website between 23 January 2020 and 16 April 2020. Invitations to the consultation and support to potential participants were also extended to all Homecare and Day care providers, the Neighbourhood Teams, Mencap and People First Tameside.
A number of specific questions were raised in relation to the proposed changes to the charging model, how service user’s savings should be invested and the revised policy document. A further question was asked for overall comments on the Appointee and Deputyship Service. A summary of the comments made in relation to each of the proposals found that respondents were generally supportive. None of the responses arising from the consultation gave rise for concern with regard to the charging model, investment plans or revised Client Finance Policy.
The responses from the consultation were collated, and where there were questions raised, these were responded to and considered in the final report.
The report considered the comments raised during the consultation and the changes that were implemented are as follows:
- The weekly administration charge is £10 per week for all appointees with more than £1k capital with effect from 01 September 2020.
- The weekly charge will be subject to annual corporate uplift in fees and charges in April each year
- Invest deputies capital in excess of £50k in the NS&I direct saver account
- Implement the revised Client Finance Policy with effect from 01 September 2020.
