Issue - meetings

The Commissioning Manager to present a report which considers the options available for the delivery of an efficient sustainable transportation model for adult social care customers (aligned with the principles of independence, choice and control as set out in the Care Act 2014).

Resolved:   That the Executive approves:

a)    Option 1 within the report – the personalised approach for customer transport;

b)    The eligibility criteria for access to transport services (as set out in Section 7.2) of the report;

c)    The closure of the CYC Fleet Transport Service by March 2020;

d)    The establishment of a Transport Service User and Carer Forum to help manage the transitional arrangements and ensure all views are listened to and taken into account as the process evolves over the next  2 to 3 years.

Reason:      To deliver a sustainable, integrated transportation model which empowers adult customers to exercise independence, choice and control over their transport arrangements (in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014).

Members considered a report which set out options available for the delivery of an efficient sustainable transportation model for adult social care customers (aligned with the principles of independence, choice and control as set out in the Care Act 2014).

Officers reported on the options considered and confirmed that the recommended personalised option offered a direct payment to adult customers to enable them to make their own transport arrangements, whilst also providing the flexibility that was required. They confirmed that the proposals adopted the same approach as had been applied to the children’s transport service.

It was noted that support would also be provided, via a dedicated project manager, to support vulnerable customers on a one to one basis to adapt to the new personalised model.

Members highlighted the additional needs of vulnerable customers who were reliant on the existing transport arrangements and, in particular, their carers who also required additional support.

Consideration was given to the following options:

1: personal budget approach

2: approach the market to deliver adult’s transport  

3: in-house approach

4: continuation of existing arrangements

Resolved:   That the Executive approves:

a)    Option 1 within the report – the personalised approach for customer transport;

b)    The eligibility criteria for access to transport services (as set out in Section 7.2) of the report; ^1.

c)    The closure of the CYC Fleet Transport Service by March 2020; ^2.

d)    The establishment of a Transport Service User and Carer Forum to help manage the transitional arrangements and ensure all views are listened to and taken into account as the process evolves over the next 2 to 3 years. ^3.

Reason:      To deliver a sustainable, integrated transportation model which empowers adult customers to exercise independence, choice and control over their transport arrangements (in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014).