Issue - decisions

(i) That the Leader gives delegated authority to the Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Director of Commercial Services and the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care to take action - including procurement and contract negotiation as appropriate - to secure reliable and good quality home care for the people of Sheffield, providing that:

a) The increased cost of home care in 2017/18 resulting from any actions taken do not exceed a maximum of £1.625m;

b) the measures taken are consistent with meeting the objectives set out in this report (at 1.8 in the report) – and in particular the need to continue to improve the quality of Sheffield’s home care offer and the working conditions of care workers;

c) that commercial and legal risks are assessed and monitored; and

d) updates on actions taken and any emerging risks are provided monthly to the Leader, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, and any other Committees that they advise.