Worcestershire County Council is investing an extra £17.1 million to support the most vulnerable people living in the county.
From that, an additional £15 million will be invested to help support the rising demand, complexity and cost of adult care.
The funding will also ensure that the County Council is to help retain and recruit staff.
The significant financial boost is included in the County Council’s Budget for 2022/23 which was approved at a meeting of Full Council yesterday.
It means the total amount being spent on Adult Social Care for 2022/23, including our in house provider services, is going to be in excess of £260 million.
Councillor Adrian Hardman, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said: “We’re committed to supporting the most vulnerable people in our communities.
“We all know of the growing pressures facing Adult Social Care, not just here in Worcestershire but across the country.
“This extra investment will mean we can provide help and support to people who we care for and allow them to be independent for longer and also support our staff who work in Adult Social Care.”
The extra £17.1 million is funded by the increase in the Adult Social Care Council Tax Precept (circa £8.1 million), the increase in the Social Care Grant, Improved Better Care Fund and from the new Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Grant, together with a contribution from the County Council and £2.5 million support from health partners.
Worcestershire County Council is continuing its focus on helping people live longer and in better health through prevention, and support to live in their own homes including the development of assistive technology.
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