Issue details

Transforming Social Care Programme and implementation of Personalisation and self directed support

Final report on the completion and outcomes of the Transforming Social Care Programme. To seek support for changes to the organisation of services in response to the programme and agreement to the plan to make it happen in April 2011 and the publicity required to inform the public.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 22 Mar 2011 by Cabinet

Consultation process

Consultation has been undertaken via reference groups of service users and a central group with membership on the Transforming Social Care Board. Reporting has been via the Transforming Social Care Board.

DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Adults and Community Services with the Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services

SLT date: Although responsibility for equalities remain the same for adult social care services as before, the emphasis on self directed support enables service users to have more choice and control over their assessment, support plans and services purchased by them with their personal budget. Surveys are being conducted to establish the impact of the changes including equalities.

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