Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The decision:

1.1. That Cabinet gives permission for Adult Services to consult on the implementation of the policy to promote independence and choice between October and December 2009.

2. Reasons for the decision:

2.1. To agree a public consultation on the implementation of a policy to promote independence and choice for Adult Services, which will support Personalisation and the introduction of Self Directed Support, and will strengthen the governance of Adult Services regarding assessment and decision making in professional practice. In supporting people who have needs which are eligible for support from Adult Services, risk is always present. This policy to promote independence and choice sets out a new approach to dealing with risk, and is part of the journey to move away from institutional care and towards supporting people in the community.

2.2. The need for a policy to promote independence and choice has been identified through Care Governance and is also a commitment in the development of the Hampshire Model ("Getting personal - a fair deal for care and support", the report of Hampshire County Council's Commission of Inquiry into the future of social care - Appendix E)

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Not applicable

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

7. Statement from the Decision Maker: