> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://play.equal.care/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://play.equal.care/cost-model/resources.md). # Resources ## Equal Care Costing Models and Resources Equal Care has created and collated a range of resources in a single Google Sheet containing: * Baseline Cost Model - a calculator to determine the fair cost of care based on the Homecare Association Cost Model (see below) * Cost Model Comparison - a calculator to compare a provider's Baseline with a range of Local Authority cost models to determine viability. * Cost of Care Comparison - a calculator to compare four Local Authorities' cost of care with National and London Living Wages. * Cash Flow Projection - a five-year cash flow calculator in order to plan financing requirements for a care provider. * Living Wage Comparison - a table showing the progression of the National and London Living Wages in comparison to the cost of care. * LA Care Worker Cost Comparisons - a table showing a comparison of care worker costs for the key Local Authorities that were involved in the LOTI pilot. [Find it here. ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LpO_ItXBLtGqEFcsxPMnrp4veEFhp8ChRTEoLGAC_S0/edit?usp=sharing) *** ## Homecare Association Cost Model This innovative costing model has been developed to empower social care providers with a reliable tool for determining equitable pricing for their services. The Homecare Association have designed it to offer a valuable guideline for rate calculation rather than presenting a fixed or definitive value. It's important to note that the model's primary function is to serve as a reference point, providing users with a guide price to inform their decision-making process. By offering this flexible framework, the creators aim to support providers in navigating the complex landscape of social care pricing while maintaining fairness and transparency. [Find it here. ](https://www.homecareassociation.org.uk/support/guidance-documents-and-tools/costingmodel-revisedperhourcalculator.html) *** ## Directors of Adult Social Care Services ### Cost Model A transposed version of the ADASS cost model in Google Sheets. This was originally created as a free tool for councils and providers to use in the Department for Health and Social Care's Fair Cost of Care exercises. The tool includes metrics for supported living services for those aged 18 and over. [Find it here. ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CgTY-J19o7O1CJ0wYquatCZw_lPChKj1/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=112694864916366654261\&rtpof=true\&sd=true) ### Cost of Care Report A report on how social care commissioners at Local Authorities can work with care providers to understand cost is from 2017 but still useful. {% file src="/files/s0tXzlRWL07cPEVbfX8F" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://play.equal.care/cost-model/resources.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.