Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Item 9

Date of Decision:

27 April 2009

Decision Title:

Adult Services Strategic Update

Decision Reference:

658

Report From:

Director of Adult Services

Contact name:

Gill Duncan

Tel:

01962 847200

Email:

[email protected]

1) The following decisions were made:

1.1. That Cabinet endorse the direction of travel for the implementation of the Hampshire model and the other transformation projects highlighted in the report;

1.2. That Cabinet supporst the strengthened cross departmental working which will support delivery of the universal offer and the strengthened outcomes for individuals and communities;

1.3 That Cabinet endorses the corporate approach to safeguarding adults and the revised arrangements for Executive Member involvement and scrutiny.

2) Reasons for the decision

2.1. There is a substantial programme of change underway within Adult Services which is part of a long term national strategy to reform Adult Social Care.

2.2. There is good progress being made with transformation projects many of these are aligned with the Hampshire Model.

2.3. In addition to the transformation of Adult Social Care there are other significant infrastructure projects including HantsDirect, Learning Disabilities integration and Extra Care Housing development.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1:

No other options considered or rejected

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

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

27 April 2009

Councillor T K Thornber CBE

Chairman of the Cabinet