Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People and Economy, on the formation of a Merseyside Regional Sensory Service.

The Board was advised that sensory services were provided across all age groups, with highest demand amongst the ageing population. It was reported that commissioners across Merseyside had proposed the establishment of a regional sensory service for both statutory and non-statutory services. Halton was participating in this regional procurement process and engagement with providers, service users and other stakeholders was underway.

The proposed transfer of two full time rehabilitation officers and two support worker posts to the Merseyside Regional Sensory Service would be managed as part of the procurement process and relevant information would be shared with the bidders.

RESOLVED: That

1)    the report be noted; and

2)      in accordance with the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) Regulations 2006, the transfer of two full time Vision Rehabilitation Officer Posts and two part time Support Worker Posts to the proposed Merseyside Regional Sensory Service, be approved.