Issue - meetings

This report introduces a presentation by the Local Lead Inspector from the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) on the findings of the Inspection of Services for People with Learning Disabilities, carried out at City of York Council in March 2006.

Members received a report which introduced a presentation by the Sue Disley, Local Lead Inspector from the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI), on the findings of the Inspection of Services for People with Learning Disabilities, carried out in York on March 2006.

RESOLVED: That the presentation and the inspection report be noted.

REASON:      In accordance with the CSCI’s policy to table the inspection report at a meeting that is open to the public.

Members received a report which introduced a presentation by the Sue Disley, Local Lead Inspector from the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI), on the findings of the Inspection of Services for People with Learning Disabilities, carried out in York on March 2006.

The presentation explained the purpose of the inspection, how it had been conducted and the resulting findings and recommendations against the key themes of the government’s “Valuing People” White Paper.  Copies of the inspection report were circulated to Members at the meeting.  The Shadow Executive Member for Adults’ Social Services attended the meeting to hear the presentation and ask questions on behalf of the Shadow Executive.

It was noted that the inspection had highlighted the need to adopt a council-wide approach to services, have measurable targets for strategies, build upon joint work with partners and focus on outcomes for customers.  York had been judged as serving most of its customers well and having promising prospects for improvement.  Members thanked Sue Disley for the presentation and congratulated management and staff on a good inspection result.  The Chair indicated that the report would be examined in detail by the relevant Executive Member and Director, who would take further action on the recommendations.

RESOLVED: That the presentation and the inspection report be noted.

REASON:      In accordance with the CSCI’s policy to table the inspection report at a meeting that is open to the public.