The cost of a range of services provided by Perth and Kinross Council’s Housing and Community Care department are set to rise by at least 5% next month.
An updated charging statement will be presented to members of the housing and health committee on Wednesday, summarising the different arrangements.
The report shows the new costs for services such as mainstream council housing rent, sheltered housing support, personal care, day care for older people and nursing homes/residential care. It also sets out how clients can obtain financial assistance, if necessary, as well as the principles behind the latest arrangements.
The main changes approved by the council in February were to increase charges by 5.1% for housing revenue account services and 5% for general fund services.
Housing and health convener Peter Barrett said, “This charging statement ensures that the process of charging for our services is transparent. All our service users who have to pay a charge are offered a financial assessment to determine how much they can pay towards the cost of chargeable services.
“Clients are also offered an income maximisation assessment to make sure they are receiving all the benefits to which they are entitled. All income generated by charges contributes to service budgets and ensures the continued development and delivery of high quality services.
“The charging statement will provide clear guidance to people who use our services about when they will be expected to pay for them, how much it will cost and what help and assistance the council can provide.”