Archived decisions

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1. Summary:

1.1 The following decision was made:

That Cabinet:

a) approve the setting up of a Commission on Adult Social Care which will hear evidence and involve leading experts with a view to informing Hampshire (members, staff and citizens) on how social care services for adults can be made more relevant to individuals' needs and how this should be funded into the future.

b) That the following members be nominated to serve on the Commission (name to be determined by Cabinet) as County Council nominated Commissioners:

The Executive Member for Policy and Resources (Chairman)

The Executive Member for Adult Social care (Vice Chairman)

The Executive Member for Children and Families

The Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage

The Leader of the Liberal Democratic Group (or nominee)

The Leader of the Labour Group (or nominee)

c) That the Chairman, on behalf of the Commission, be authorised to co-opt additional Commissioners, or Special Advisers, to support the Commission as appropriate

d) Other Commissioners, who may be co-opted onto the Commission will be drawn from a variety of potential external organisations and interests, including academia, national organisations, and community stakeholders.

e) Receive a report on the findings of the Commission in November 2008.

f) Ensure that the findings of the Commission inform the Green paper on the future of Adult Social care.

g) That the Leader invite debate on the Commission at the meeting of the County Council on 3 April 2008, which will inform a half day briefing session for all Members on 29 April 2008 as part of the Council half day briefings schedule.

2. Reason

2.1 Personalisation of Adult Social Care Services (also called `Putting People First', individualised services, self-directed care or total transformation) signals a fundamental change in the relationship between people needing support and care and local authorities delivering services. This also brings opportunities and challenges for the County Council which need to be explored and managed.

2.2 The Commission will hear evidence and involve leading experts with a view to informing Hampshire (members staff and citizens) about the move towards personalisation and begin to change culture. At the same time a greater understanding of the implications of the necessary changes will emerge and actions to maximise opportunities and manage challenges will be developed in response to the findings of the Commission.

2.3 The timetable for the Commission will be managed to ensure that findings will influence and inform the Green Paper on the future of Adult Social care.

3. Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 None

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted - none

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - none

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - not applicable

Approved by:
Councillor T.K. Thornber, C.B.E - Chairman Date: