Agenda item

A query was raised in relation to Minute No.60 Adult Social Care Local Account 2017-18.  The Director of Adults and Communities confirmed that the Council’s strategy was to support people to live independently in their own homes and this approach enhanced people’s quality of life.

In addition, he explained that the Council, along with other local authorities nationally, was experiencing difficulties keeping pace with the level of service demand.  The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) had recently published its key messages arising from the Annual Budget Survey 2019.  In summary, there was an escalating crisis in adult social care.  The issues local authorities faced had gotten progressively worse and the system was failing financially.  The Director of Adults and Communities agreed to circulate a copy of the ADASS report to the Panel.

In relation to Minute No.62 – Disability Task and Finish Group Report and Recommendations, the Director of Adults and Communities confirmed that the recommendations that could be implemented within existing budgets would be progressed without delay.

Resolved –

(a)  That the minutes of the meeting held on 25th March 2019 be approved as a correct record.

(b)  The Director of Adults and Communities to provide the Senior Democratic Services Officer with a copy of the ADASS Annual Budget Survey report for circulation to the Panel.