Care Forum Wales advocates for uniform care home payment rates in Wales to eliminate "postcode lottery" disparities.

Care Forum Wales is advocating for uniform care home payment rates across local authorities to eliminate the significant fee disparities in neighboring areas, known as the "postcode lottery." Current fees can differ by £70 weekly between counties like Conwy and Denbighshire. The Welsh government's National Office for Care and Support is exploring options for consistency, though it acknowledges that local factors, such as land values, will still affect fees.

October 05, 2024
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