Decision details
LEARNING DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To seek approval to entre into a contract for the Learning Disability Accommodation and Support Contract with Midland Heart.
Decision:
THAT: Cabinet authorise officers to finalise contractual terms and conditions and enter into a contract between Herefordshire Council and Midland Heart to provide Accommodation and Support for people with a learning disability on the basis described in this report.
Reasons for the decision:
The success of the modernisation and improvement programme, which was developed following a comprehensive needs analysis and by the Commission for Social Care Improvement (CSCI) inspection, depends on a new model of service; in essence moving away from a service led response to a model based on independence and choice. The partnership with Midland Heart is a key aspect of this approach. Specifically:
· Increasing the choice of accommodation and support options available to people with a learning disability.
· Increasing the number of people in ‘settled’ accommodation, which is a key performance indicator for adult learning disability services from 2008.
· Ensuring best use of available resources in terms of revenue costs, building and staff.
Alternative options considered:
There are no Alternative Options.
Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;
Contact: Mrs. S. Canham, Head of Social Care (Adults) Email: scanham@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260320.
Publication date: 02/05/2008
Date of decision: 01/05/2008
Effective from: 10/05/2008