Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item 3(xii)

8 April 2004

Nursing Care Accommodation - Progress Report

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

(Summary of CONFIDENTIAL decision)

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That the progress on the implementation of the nursing care schemes and the cost and risk management strategies be approved.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To ensure delivery of the nursing care accommodation project.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 1,2,4 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy as detailed below:

Aim 1 - maximising life opportunities - by providing support facilities for elderly people

Aim 2 - stewardship of the environment - the project provides a design response to respect/enhance exiting mature environments, considering whole life costs and working with partners to eliminate waste.

Aim 4 - building strong and safe communities - working in partnership with the Strategic Health Authority and local Primary Care Trusts to meet the needs of elderly care.

Aim 5 - improving services - delivering the scheme through a partnering arrangement with major contractors and suppliers, driving continuous improvement and the personal development of the individual staff.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

Not applicable

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber