This paper reviews the provision of adult social care services for carers in the Borough and looks at options for ensuring that need is met amongst this demographic.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: None Specific;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/07/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Yes - it is likely that part of the report will be considered at a private meeting of the Executive. This is because it is likely that the report will contain information relating to the business or financial affairs of individuals.
Decision due: 29 Sep 2022 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Services - David Hare
Lead director: Executive Director Children, Adults and Health - Matt Pope
Department: Adult Social Care
Contact: Pamela Iyer Email: pamela.iyer@wokingham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation with service users commenced July
2022 and is ongoing. This comprises some focus groups and one to
one interviews with services users in line with previous
coproduction work. The results from this year's Survey of Adult
Carers in England (SACE) are also incorporated.
Consultees
Equality Impact Assessment
Executive report
Procurement business case
Reference Number: WBC1288
Reason For Consideration: More money is being allocated to commissioned services for carers in order to meet the need. Officers would like Executive to approve the planned spend, approve the planned procurement route and delegate award responsibility to the Director of Adult Social Care.