Decision details

To present to cabinet the strategy for the implementation of Personalised Social Care Services in Slough.

(a) That the overarching strategy be approved

(b) That the outline model for the redesign of care management and approve moving to formal staff consultation when appropriate as determined by the Strategic Director of Community and Wellbeing in consultation with the lead Commissioner

(c) That the development of universal advice and information based on a ‘one council’ approach be approved

(d) That the wider roll-out of personal budgets in October 2010 or when readiness is approved by the Strategic Director of Community and Wellbeing in consultation with the lead Commissioner be endorsed

(e) That the need to revise the charging policy be noted and that a more detailed specific report be submitted on proposals prior to extensive public consultation on a new policy to be implemented in April 2011.

(f)   That the workforce development implications be noted.

(g) That the market development implications be noted and that a more detailed report be submitted in October 2010 setting out adult social care commissioning priorities and intentions for future years.