Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report, of the Director of Adult Social Services, which presented proposed developments in relation to Domiciliary Care delivered through the Council. A review of the current Domiciliary Sector in the Borough had commenced which had led to understanding the key principles at the centre of an outcome based domicilary service which included:-

·        Moving away from a one size fits all approach;

·        Adopting a preventative model;

·        Keep people independent;

·        Improve quality of life

·        Increase community participation; and

·        Improve Health and Wellbeing.

As part of the review there had been engagement with people who use the service and carers. Details on the views expressed were outlined in the report. In addition, an initial meeting with providers, the voluntary sector, social work teams, GPs and CCG colleagues had also been held.

It was clear from the feedback that there was a need for change, too many pressures on times, limited capacity, poor recruitment, financial pressures and waiting lists were concerns.

It was reported that one of the opportunities for new ways of working was a bid to the National Lottery for a Social Impact Bond. The National Lottery had opened up a new funding initiative aimed at Local Authorities developing changes within existing service provision to realise significant improvements in outcomes, both for an individual and financial for health and social care. The application was in three stages and, to date, the Council’s bid had been successful at stages 1 and 2 and a full application would be submitted on the 22^nd September 2016.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.