For UK social care providers
Local authority contract rates aren't covering your actual costs, and the gap is widening
LA fee rates have risen at a fraction of the pace of social care cost inflation. For providers heavily dependent on LA-funded residents, the financial model is increasingly unsustainable without structured fee negotiation.
Cost of Inaction
Enter your LA rate per week and your estimated true cost of care. The calculator shows your annual subsidy burden and the revenue impact of a negotiated rate increase.
You are currently subsidising LA placements from private income, every LA-funded resident is costing you money.
How it breaks down
- Annual loss on LA placements£291,200
Two minutes, no typing, and I read every one myself.
From Paul
Tell me where that £291,200 is coming from, and I'll come back with the three things to fix first.
A few quick questions, about two minutes, and no typing. I read every one myself and reply with the three things costing you most and where I'd start. If it's useful, we talk. If not, you've still got a clear picture.
No obligation, no sales call unless you ask for one, and nothing automated lands in your inbox.
Paul, Solvable
- Contract rates are treated as non-negotiable
- Cost-of-care data is not prepared
- Costs have risen faster than rates
- Perceived lack of leverage with commissioners
How to fix it
Calculate your true cost of care per place against the current rate Prepare an evidence-based case for a rate review Approach commissioners with that case rather than accepting renewal
Frequently asked questions
Why does this problem persist?
Contract rates are accepted as fixed while costs keep rising There is no cost data prepared to support a renegotiation Providers feel they have little leverage with commissioners
This is exactly what I do with UK private practices. Answer the few questions above and I'll come back personally with where to start. Paul.