Agenda item

Report of Director of Children and Adult Services

The Director of Children and Adult Services submitted a report (previously circulated) to update Members on the progress of the Adults Social Care Transformation Programme, which was last reported to this Committee in August 2020.

The submitted report stated that the Care Act provided the context to review and implement a new operating model for Adult Social Care services to support the delivery of good quality services at a sustainable cost, and that the Transformation Programme was enabling the delivery of modern services which are Care Act compliant, and work in partnership with people to maximise their individual strengths and assets.

The submitted report highlighted that this was rolling programme, and that there were currently several projects in progress, with varying degrees of complexity.

Members sought clarification on a number of acronyms used within the report, and how resources would be freed up in order to refocus on the projects contained within the programme. Members also expressed concerns around the sustainability within the care home sector, and enquired as the support that could be offered to ensure longevity.

Members were keen to receive feedback on the roll-out of the Care and Support Needs Assessment.

Concerns were raised in relation to costs incurred by residents who needed to source alternative care arrangements during the pandemic, where their regular care provider was unable to attend. Members were advised that addition support had been made available from Darlington Association on Disability and agency workers, and, where necessary, adjustments would be made to direct payments to reflect this additional cost.   

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.