Presentation by the Assistant Director - Adult Services
Minutes:
The Assistant Director, Adult Services, delivered a presentation which provided Members with an overview of the Adult Social Care Budget and Outturn for 2021/22 and 2022/23. The presentation gave a breakdown of total budget, outturn and variance for each service area across both financial years.
Members entered into discussion on the use of Direct Payments and how funding was used to improve lives for adults, and the Assistant Director, Adults Services, explained that a strength-based approach was adopted, with a focus provided on what the individual could do for themselves, and support given to enable an individual to live as independently as possible, whilst acknowledging risks. A further discussion subsequently ensued on the need for more supported living flats.
Focus turned to the overlap that existed, and the transitional arrangements in place, between Adults Services and Children’s Services with regard to the provision for younger adults.
Concerns were raised in relation to the approximate £3M debt that was being carried forward, and Members enquired as to whether the Covid pandemic had contributed to the accruement of this figure.
RESOLVED – That the content of the presentation be noted.