NCHC MoV 22-23 - FINAL
Renfrewshire Council · 17 November 2022
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___________________________________________________________________ To: Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board On: 17th November 2022 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Joint Report by the Chief Executive and the Chief Officer Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: National Care Home Contract Minute of Variation 22/23 (1) ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to inform the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board about the progression of Minutes of Variation (MOV) to the National Care Home Contract (NCHC) for those Providers listed at Appendices 1 and 2 which applies for the Period 11 April 2022 to 9 April 2023. 1.2 The NCHC has been agreed at a national level between the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), Scotland Excel, Coalition of Care and Support Providers (CCPS) and Scottish Care (representing the Care Home Providers). 1.3 These services in Renfrewshire continue under the existing NCHC, in accordance with revised rates agreed in national negotiations. Providers have now been asked to formally confirm their agreement to the proposed MOV for the period from 11 April 2022 to 9 April 2023 in accordance with the agreed revised rates contained within this report. The revised rates have been used in calculating the weekly charge payable and paid from 11 April 2022. 1.4 The revised NCHC takes account of the Scottish Government’s policy of increasing the earnings of direct care staff within adult social care
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and which requires all Providers to pay all care workers a minimum of £10.50 per hour from 11 April 2022. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board note: 2.1.1 The Minute of Variation (MOV) for changes to the National Care Home Contract (NCHC) relevant to the period from 11 April 2022 for the period to 9 April 2023 to all Providers listed in Appendices 1 and 2 to this report; 2.1.2 To note that in accordance with the decision taken for the previous MOV, these increases applied are in accordance with the rates as nationally agreed by COSLA, CCPS and Scottish Care which is an increase in existing fees payable by 5.38% for nursing and 5.58% for residential; 2.1.3 The formal MOV for the Period 11 April 2022 to 9 April 2023, was issued to the Providers listed at Appendices 1 and 2 to this report for their completion; and 2.1.4 The spend during this period from 11 April 2022 to 9 April 2023 under all NCHC contracts will be approximately £30 million excluding VAT. _________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 The NCHC has existed in different versions since 2006 for the provision of residential and/or nursing care throughout Scotland. The NCHC defines the terms and associated fee of publicly funded placements into independent or voluntary sector care homes in Scotland for older people. COSLA with the support of Scotland Excel currently leads the NCHC negotiations on behalf of Local Government with Scottish Care and Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) acting on behalf of providers. 3.2 Negotiations earlier this year between COSLA and representatives of Providers concluded in March 2022 and resulted in agreement to increase fees payable by 5.38% for nursing and 5.58% for residential from 11 April 2022 to 9 April 2023.
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3.3 Under the terms of the NCHC, any changes to the NCHC are made by Minute of Variation (MOV). A formal MOV is signed with each Provider for the respective Care Home per the Appendices 1 and 2 to confirm acceptance of the nationally negotiated fee agreement and associated conditions. The National Care Home Contract Minute of Variation 22/23 (1) was provided to the Council by Scotland Excel. The Council then issued the MOV to the Providers listed in Appendix 1 to agree the terms of the MOV for each individual care home. The Providers listed in Appendix 2 are in administration and the relevant MOVs will be issued in due course. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – The financial implications are noted at paragraph 2.1.4 of this Report and the costs for placements will be met from existing resources. 2. HR & Organisational Development - None 3. Community/Council Planning – • Our Renfrewshire is thriving – providing work to individuals from Renfrewshire • Reshaping our place, our economy and our future – local employment and support for the Adult Social Care Pay Uplift to £10.50 4. Legal – The MOV referred to in this report reflects changes to the NCHC between Providers and local authority representatives reached at a national level and revised in accordance with the NCHC terms and conditions 5. Property/Assets - None 6. Information Technology - None 7. Equality & Human Rights - The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website.
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8. Health & Safety –The recommended Provider’s Health and Safety policy and procedures is considered to meet the necessary requirements. 9. Procurement – The form of the National Care Home Contract has been agreed at a national level and any further changes to this contract are approved COSLA, whom with the support of Scotland Excel currently leads the NCHC negotiations on behalf of Local Government with Scottish Care and Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) acting on behalf of providers. In addition, the Council ensured adequate publicity by placing a notice for National Care Home Contract Minute of Variation 22/23 (1) via Public Contracts Scotland. 10. Risk – None 11. Privacy Impact – The Providers will be Data Controllers and, as such, have a legal responsibility to comply with Data Protection legislation when collecting, processing and storing personal data of those receiving the service under each NCHC. 12. Cosla Policy Position –The MOV has been agreed by COSLA 13. Climate Change – No climate change implications were noted as part of this Contract. _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers none ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Alexandra Donaldson, Strategic Commercial Category Manager, Corporate Procurement Unit. alexandra.donaldson@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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Appendix 1 Care Homes in Renfrewshire Provider Name(s) Care Home Advinia Care Homes Limited Elderslie Care Home Advinia Care Homes Limited Braemount Nursing Home Amicura Limited Kingsley Care Home Bridge of Weir Care Home Limited Bridge of Weir Care Home Church of Scotland t/a Crossreach Adams House Erskine Hospital The Erskine Home Erskine Hospital The Erskine Park Care Home H & H Care Homes Ltd Westerfields Care Centre HC-One Ltd Hillside View Care Home HC-One Ltd Kyle Court Care Home Lancefield Care Home Ltd Lancefield Care Home Littleinch Ltd Inchinnan Care Home Littleinch Ltd Rashielee Care Home McKenzie Care Homes Ltd Ailsa Lodge Care Home Stanely Homes Ltd Stanely Park Care Home Sterling Care Homes Ltd Nightingale House Pacific Care Limited Mosswood Care Home Holmes Care Group Scotland Ltd Craigielea Care Centre
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Appendix B Care Homes in Renfrewshire still to be issued with MOV Provider Name(s) Care Home SCCL Operations Limited (in administration) Cochrane Care Home formally known as Silverline Care SCCL Operations Limited (in administration) Ranfurly Care Home formally known as Silverline Care