Decision details

Learning Disabilities Change Programme - Re-modelling of In-House Residential and Replacement Care Services

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Learning Disabilities Change Board has been reviewing the Borough’s learning disabilities in-house services.  The review has been examining how these services can be remodelled in order to comply with the requirements of the Care Act 2014 and contribute to the savings target.  The review has concluded a change in approach and Cabinet approval is sought to test the market for new support models and assess the potential savings that could be made.

Decision:

(a)  That the care market be tested for alternative models of support for service users with Learning Disabilities and to assess the potential savings that could be made.

 

(b)  That implementation of alternative models of support be delegated to the Director of Adult Social Services, following consultation with the Commissioner for Health and Wellbeing if these are proven to deliver positive outcomes for service users and deliver savings.

Report author: Simon Broad

Publication date: 06/11/2015

Date of decision: 16/11/2015

Decided at meeting: 16/11/2015 - Cabinet

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