Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the progress to develop a new operating model for Adult Social Care. It highlights key developments and identifies a proposal for resourcing the next stage of work.

Resolved:  That the Executive:

(i)           Note progress made towards the new operating model, presented previously as part of the budget proposals.

(ii)          Approve the proposal to procure external support and internal project management to further develop and implement the model.

(iii)        Approve use of funding already set aside of up to £360k for procurement of external support  and an internal adult social care senior project lead grade 11 for 12  months on the basis that this capacity is required to deliver a operating model that underpins recurrent savings of over £1.2 million.

(iv)        Request the submission of an update report on progress of the new model to an Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health Decision Session no later than 12 months from this meeting.^.

Reason: To update the Executive on the development of the Adult Social Care operating model intended to support people to enjoy healthy, active and independent lives.  To propose the procurement of support to help design and implement this model.

The Executive considered a report which provided them with an update on the progress to develop a new operating model for Adult Social Care. The report highlighted the key developments and identified a proposal for resourcing the next stage of work.

Officers referred to work already undertaken with partner organisations, community and voluntary services and the leadership group on the new model. This was set out at Appendix 1 of the report, and based on enabling people to have control on how they managed their social care needs. Officers highlighted the key elements of the new model and on work already underway to implement the Council’s change in approach to adult social care and the need for an external resource.

In answer to earlier questions, Officers confirmed that digital self service would provide residents with an alternative approach to accessing information and advice and this would enhance the existing offer for residents. Officers also highlighted the significant demographic and financial pressures and the need to meet resident’s future requirements to support them in continuing to live in their own homes.

Members expressed their support for the new model which would provide early intervention for residents. However, they highlighted the importance of the retention of existing satisfaction levels, that residents should have the support, guidance and local initiatives to support them, including the use of ward budgets.

Members also supported the preparation of an update report, at a later date, to include a breakdown of the funding set aside for procurement and external support.

Consideration was then given to the following options:

Option 1- To accept the recommendations in the report and agree to the review of adult social care and the design and delivery of the operating model intended to deliver savings agreed through the budget setting process.

Option 2 - Do not agree to the review of adult social care with the consequent risk to the budget and the delivery of support caused through.

Resolved:  That the Executive:

(i)           Note progress made towards the new operating model, presented previously as part of the budget proposals.

(ii)          Approve the proposal to procure external support and internal project management to further develop and implement the model.

(iii)        Approve use of funding already set aside of up to £360k for procurement of external support  and an internal adult social care senior project lead grade 11 for 12  months on the basis that this capacity is required to deliver a operating model that underpins recurrent savings of over £1.2 million. ^1.

(iv)        Request the submission of an update report on progress of the new model to an Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health Decision Session no later than 12 months from this meeting. ^2.

Reason: To update the Executive on the development of the Adult Social Care operating model intended to support people to enjoy healthy, active and independent lives.  To propose the procurement of support to help design and implement this model.