Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval from Cabinet to the proposed approach to the transformation of adult social care, including the designation of an Adult Social Care Transformation Fund.

Cabinet:

i.          Noted the acknowledged pressure on adult social care, and the local position

ii.         Endorsed the principles for developing the "blueprint" for social care

iii.        Endorsed the measures being taken to ensure financial stability and sustainability in the service

iv.        Approved the designation of an Adult Social Care Transformation Fund amounting to £8.5m, as set out in section 7 (of the report)

v.         Authorised the Director of Adult Services, the s151 officer (or representative) and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, in consultation with the Leader, to approve allocations from the Fund, and keep progress against approved schemes under review.