Nine in ten local authorities in England (90%) increased their average fees paid to external providers ahead of the financial year 2025/26, with rises ranging from 4.9% to 6%. On a weighted average basis, councils reported rises when compared to 2024/25 of: homecare (5.3% uplift); care homes without nursing for clients aged 65 and over…
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