To set out the Cabinet’s response to the Adult Social Care and Strategic Housing Scrutiny Committee’s review of Learning Disabilities Services in Herefordshire Council.

THAT the response to the Scrutiny Committee’s review of Learning Disabilities Services be approved.

The Scrutiny Committee’s review was designed to gain a fuller understanding of the operation of learning disability services, the demands on the service and, in particular, the factors behind the significant budget pressures that had become apparent over recent years.

In addition, the Committee examined the existing change project plans and reviewed the current balance of services.

The Review’s aim was to provide guidance to the Cabinet Member (Social Care Adults and Health) on the current and future service needs and service models and the allocation of resources.

Recommendations from the review have been considered and an action plan prepared.

There are no alternative options.