The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Older People which provided an update on the progress of the Adult Social Care Change Programme and the implementation of the Care Act 2014. During the discussion, reference was made to the involvement of Personal Social Services Limited (PSS) in the provision of services referred to in paragraph 3.10 of the report
Decision Made:
That:
(1) the proposed approach associated with supported living be approved and the intention to report back to the Cabinet outlining the vision and models of support be noted; and
(2) the report be noted.
Reasons for Decision:
Cabinet needs to be aware of the preparation towards and the consequent impact of the implementation of the Care Act 2014 on the Council and the new duties under the new legislation which came into force from 1 April 2015.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
Maintaining the status quo was not an option due to new legislation and demographic and budgetary pressures.