County agrees to spend £15m on care home fees in 2025/26

Denbighshire County Council’s Cabinet has unanimously agreed to accept the care fees recommendations at today’s meeting in County Hall. 

This means a total projected cost of £15.2 million which will be spent on older people’s residential and nursing care during 2025/26 protecting the most vulnerable in our society. 

Councillor Elen Heaton, Lead Member for Health and Social Care, who presented the recommendation said: “I am pleased that Cabinet has today accepted the care fees recommendations, as this reflects our continuous commitment to investing in our vital care and support services despite the financial pressures the council continues to face.

 

“Denbighshire currently funds approximately 382 placements across 85 care homes, with a projected cost of £14.1m this year, which forms a substantial amount of our Adult Social Care and Homelessness budget.

 

“With social care making up nearly a third of the average Council Tax bill in Denbighshire, it is vital that we take a fair and sustainable approach to funding care. To support this, we have invested in Care Cubed which is a credible, data-driven methodology that provides a consistent and evidence-based approach to fee setting.”

 

“This investment ensures that fees are set transparently and responsibly, helping us strike the right balance between supporting care providers with fair and sustainable fees, while ensuring value for money for Denbighshire’s taxpayers.

 

"Adopting Care Cubed also aligns with the regional commitment to fairness and consistency across North Wales. This approach will support a sustainable care sector in Denbighshire that can continue to meet the needs of our residents, both now and in the future."