1 Thatthe followingProviderServices currentlyoperatedby theCouncil be closed:
· Lavender Court
· Respond (short-term breaks service)
· Priors Day Service
· Phoenix Day Service
· The Pines Day Service
2 That:
(a) theneedsandaspirationsof all peoplewho use the servicescurrently be reviewed. Toidentify alternativeoptions,buildingonpeople’s strengths,acrosstheprovider market andthroughdirectpayments.
(b) flexibleand morepersonalised support be delivered,relying lessonproviding activitiesor services that arebased atthedaycentres.
(c) individualchoiceandindependencethroughaccessingservicesthatwere beingdeliveredby charities,communitygroups andother organisations in thevoluntary and independentsector.
3 That the implementation of these recommendations be delegated to the Executive Director of People (Adults), in consultation with the lead member for social care and public health.
4 That the comments of the People Scrutiny Panel from its meeting on 13th September 2021 be noted, including the petition requesting the Council not to close the day centres.
5 That the Cabinet and People Scrutiny Panel receive an update when the assessment process of service users had been completed to ensure that appropriate alternatives were in place to meet their needs. The update should also include details of transport costs to alternative provision and the redeployment opportunities for staff.
6 That there be budgetary flexibility available through the delegation in resolution 3, to continue to meet service users needs through the transitional period.