Agenda item

11.1

The Executive Director, Communities, submitted a report containing details of a business case for the future of the current social care service for adults provided directly by the Council. The report set out the scope of current services under consideration and the broad options for change open to the Council, consistent with the Council’s aspirations.

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves City-wide customer and public consultation about service redesign and alternative service options;

(b)

approves a formal consultation with staff and trade unions about service redesign and alternative service options; and

(c)

approves the development of more detailed proposals in the form of a business case which will be submitted to Cabinet in late 2013.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The policy direction set out in the Corporate Plan ‘Standing up for Sheffield’ requires consideration of alternative delivery arrangements for existing In-House services. An exploratory review carried out by Officers in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Independent Living has identified broad options for change which indicates the need for Officers to undertake more detailed analysis of the options informed by the views of stakeholders. This will lead to a detailed business case to inform future decisions.

11.3.2

The nature of the potential changes to Council directly provided services impact on a staff group of over 1,000 employees and supports approximately 13,000 customers across Sheffield. Clear communication, involvement and inclusion in shaping the future of services are essential

11.3.3

The core outcome ‘Better Health and Wellbeing‘ in the Corporate Plan ‘Standing Up for Sheffield’ is clear that our approach to promoting lifelong health and wellbeing, promoting independence and having effective and efficient care will require a shift of funding towards individuals and communities. Self Directed Support and personalised budgets are providing opportunities for people to have greater choice and control over the services they want to meet their needs. The recommendations made are in order to develop a business case for how the current resources invested in In-House services need to change to support this development.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The development of a full Business Case as proposed by this report will consider other potential change options and provide evidence for any future recommendations for change.

11.4.2

The Business Case will carry out a full programme risk assessment and Equalities Impact Assessments to inform future decisions.

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Richard Webb, Executive Director, Communities.

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care.

11.1

The Executive Director, Communities, submitted a report containing details of a business case for the future of the current social care service for adults provided directly by the Council. The report set out the scope of current services under consideration and the broad options for change open to the Council, consistent with the Council’s aspirations.

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves City-wide customer and public consultation about service redesign and alternative service options;

(b)

approves a formal consultation with staff and trade unions about service redesign and alternative service options; and

(c)

approves the development of more detailed proposals in the form of a business case which will be submitted to Cabinet in late 2013.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The policy direction set out in the Corporate Plan ‘Standing up for Sheffield’ requires consideration of alternative delivery arrangements for existing In-House services. An exploratory review carried out by Officers in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Independent Living has identified broad options for change which indicates the need for Officers to undertake more detailed analysis of the options informed by the views of stakeholders. This will lead to a detailed business case to inform future decisions.

11.3.2

The nature of the potential changes to Council directly provided services impact on a staff group of over 1,000 employees and supports approximately 13,000 customers across Sheffield. Clear communication, involvement and inclusion in shaping the future of services are essential

11.3.3

The core outcome ‘Better Health and Wellbeing‘ in the Corporate Plan ‘Standing Up for Sheffield’ is clear that our approach to promoting lifelong health and wellbeing, promoting independence and having effective and efficient care will require a shift of funding towards individuals and communities. Self Directed Support and personalised budgets are providing opportunities for people to have greater choice and control over the services they want to meet their needs. The recommendations made are in order to develop a business case for how the current resources invested in In-House services need to change to support this development.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The development of a full Business Case as proposed by this report will consider other potential change options and provide evidence for any future recommendations for change.

11.4.2

The Business Case will carry out a full programme risk assessment and Equalities Impact Assessments to inform future decisions.

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Richard Webb, Executive Director, Communities.

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care.