Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report which provided an overview of the Adults Directorate’s activity which directly impacted on the priority themes identified in the North West Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Care 2030 Strategy.

          The Strategy was published in 2021 and set out a 10 year outlook to achieve change as well as a long-term vision for Adult Social Care across the region.  The Strategy recognised that demand for social care continued to grow and this was set against substantial financial challenges.  In order to achieve the vision, the Strategy identified four priority objectives:  Future Models; Future Markets; Future Workforce and Sector Led Improvement.

          The report outlined key developments and the progress Halton had made towards the Care 2030 priorities and vision.  It would continue to work alongside NW ADASS to meet the objectives of transforming the sector. 

The Board was assured that staff in both the Adults and Children’s Directorates work closely to ensure a seamless transition from children to adults services and this had been helped by reverting back to the 14-25 eligibility criteria.

It was noted that currently, apprenticeships were recruited in-house from staff within Care Management services and this was a robust process, however, in the future this would be expanded to allow applications from staff within  Provider Services.

          RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.