Archived decisions
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK
1. The Executive Member was pleased to note that Hampshire County Council had retained its two star status for Social Services with capacity for improvement up from `promising' to `excellent' in both Children's and Adult Services (including older people moving from `serving some to most people well).
2. The Performance Framework process was used by the Department of Health to measure national and local performance. It reported on Hampshire County Council's results for 2002-03 and highlighted key achievements and areas for improvement.
3. Overall the County Council's performance had improved with some variations between client groups. The County Council was awarded maximum classification for 13 of the 49 indicators published; 6 for child care and 7 for adults and older people. The minimum classification was awarded for 3 indicators - employment, education and training of care leavers; health care for looked after children and provision of a statement of needs to adult service users. Although acknowledging further scope for improvement in these areas, difficulties in collecting information have contributed to the classification.
4. A copy of the Department of Health's report was available in the Members' Room and on the Department of Health website at http://www.doh.gov.uk.paf.