Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Adult Social Care

Date of Decision:

1 October 2008

Decision Title:

Substance Misuse Strategic Review - Formal Consultation

Decision Reference:

265

Report From:

Director of Adult Services

Contact name:

Sue Wilks

Tel:

01962 826028

Email:

[email protected]

1) Summary

The following decisions were made:

1.1. That approval is given to formally consult on future delivery and commissioning arrangements for substance misuse services in Hampshire. The consultation will be based upon the information contained within a Strategic Review Information Pack.

1.2. That following the 12 week formal consultation period the development plan and implementation plan, that together will form the commissioning strategy for substance misuse services, are brought to the Executive Member for further decision.

2) Reasons for the decision

2.1. This decision links to the Corporate Strategies, `Hampshire safer and more secure for all' and `Maximising well-being'

2.2. The findings from the consultation will inform the production of a 3/5 year commissioning strategy for drug and alcohol services which will ensure that the best possible configuration of drug and alcohol services are effectively commissioned, properly contracted and monitored. The services commissioned will meet needs and targets and be affordable within the available budget.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 2 : To maintain the existing treatment system by making the necessary reductions in expenditure through opportunistic savings and negotiated efficiency programmes

a) does not meet national and local requirements and expectations in respect to stakeholder consultation and service user involvement.

b) provides opportunity for consolidation of commissioning processes thereby supporting cohesive strategic commissioning direction and integrated commissioning practice.

c) does not provide opportunity for whole-system redesign, hence failing to maximise benefits to clients through delivery of complimentary services and integrated care pathways.

d) limits opportunities for proactive commissioning and financial management. Risk of in-year overspend due to reactive nature savings.

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

None

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

None

Approved by:

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Date: 1 October 2008

Executive Member for Adult Social Care

Councillor Felicity Hindson