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Care home fees rise by up to 2.4 per cent - costing council half a million more a year

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For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here Fees for care homes in Wigan will rise by up to 2.4 per cent - costing the council £500,000 more every year – but councillors say it is a 'fair price' to pay.

Residential home fees will increase by 2.2 pc, raising the cost of standard care to £471 per week with the cost of specialist care rising to £607 per week.

Nursing home fees will go up by 2.4 pc, taking the total weekly cost for standard care to £465 with specialist nursing care set to cost £614 a week.

The council contribute towards care fees depending on residents' financial situation, which means the increased fees will cost the local authority.

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