Issue details

Adult Social Care - Local Account

 

 

Local Account provides information on Adult Social Care in Torbay and is a key way through which residents can hold the council to account on how well we are supporting people with social care needs. It is a new government requirement. It provides an overview of the previous year and outlines future policy direction in relation to social care.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 6 Dec 2012 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Adult Social Care and Older People

Lead director: Caroline Taylor

Consultation process

Meetings, circulation of papers etc.

Consultees

Overview and Scrutiny, Clinical Commissioning Group and key groups.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: It outlines specific outcomes in relation to a key area of spend and allows members to determine future policy priorities. It is in line with new requirements of central government.

Key Risks: Torbay Council would not be in line with national requirements and that potential policy changes would not have sufficient transparency and debate.

If you want to make representations contact:: Caroline Taylor, telephone (01803) 2071169, email caroline.taylor@torbay.gov.uk, address Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Agenda items

 

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