Issue - decisions

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.