To approve changes to the East Sussex County Council’s disability-related expenditure process, to ensure all adults have an appropriate allowance for disability-related expenditure and allow the Council to reduce risk and comply with legal advice.
If agreed, the changes would apply in new assessments from August 2026 and be applied to existing financial assessments as part of the annual review process, planned to begin in summer 2026.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026
Decision due: 17 Apr 2026 by Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead member: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Department: Adult Social Care and Health
Contact: Ben Baker, Programme Manager 07923 382464 Email: ben.baker@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07923 382464.