Issue - meetings
Annual Performance Assessment of Adult Social Services
Meeting: 08/12/2008 - Executive Member for Housing and Adult Social Services Advisory Panel (Item 42)
42 Annual Performance Assessment of Adult Social Services 2007/8 
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This report informs the Executive Member of the outcome of the annual performance rating by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) of adult social services in York.
Additional documents:
Decision:
Advice of the Advisory Panel
That the Executive Member be advised to:
(i) Note the report on the annual performance assessment of adult social care by Commission for Social Care Inspection.
(ii) Agree to receive an Improvement Plan in January or February 2009.
Decision of the Executive Member
RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.
REASON: (i) To ensure that improvements achieved in 2006/7 are recognised by the Council and the Members are aware of the areas highlighted for improvement.
(ii) To ensure that progress is being made on the Key Areas for Development.
Minutes:
Members considered a report, which informed them of the outcome of the annual performance rating by the Commission for Social Care Inspection of adult social services in York. The assessment, confirmed in a letter from CSIC, was as follows:
- Delivery outcomes: Adequate
- Capacity for improvement: Uncertain
- Overall performance rating: 1 Star
The Director of Housing and Adult Social Services highlighted the main aspects of the assessment. He stated that York was not failing, but needed to do better and that a way forward with key areas for development was recorded in annex 1 to this report. York was also looking to ensure it partners with other key authorities and was talking to two authorities with regard to safeguarding and performance management for a logic check.
It was noted that partners also had a key role to play and Officers reported a very positive meeting with York Health Group.
Advice of the Advisory Panel
That the Executive Member be advised to:
(i) Note the report and to comment on the annual performance assessment of adult social care by CSCI.
(ii) Agree to receive an Improvement Plan in January or February 20091.
Decision of the Executive Member
RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.
REASON: (i) To ensure that improvements achieved in 2006/7 are recognised by the Council and the Members are aware of the areas highlighted for improvement.
(ii) To ensure that progress is being made on the Key Areas for Development.