Decision details

8.1

The Executive Director, People Services submitted a report providing an overview on Adult Social Care performance during 2016/17 and the plan for the year ahead.

8.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet notes the content, and approves publication of Independent, Safe and Well, Sheffield’s Local Account of Adult Social Care and Support (2016/17).

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

Since 2011, local accounts have formed a key part of the national Towards Excellence in Adult Social Care (TEASC) approach to sector led improvement in adult social care. They can provide a key mechanism for demonstrating accountability for performance and outcomes.

8.3.2

Although not mandatory, local accounts are considered good practice and are produced by most local authorities.

8.3.3

Local accounts are a core component of the overall approach to sector led improvement, alongside peer challenge and support, benchmarking common data sets and making best use of resources from accessing best practice in how to deliver good outcomes for local people who use services at a time of diminishing resources and growing demand. All of these components will support councils to be self aware of their performance and to set priorities through engaging local people.

8.3.4

We have focused on producing a short, easy to read report, which is accessible for local people but can also be used to judge our performance, as part of the sector led improvement programme.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

Sheffield was not legally required to produce a local account.  However local accounts are considered good practice and are produced by most local authorities.

8.4.2

National guidance leaves the format and content to be determined locally.  We have continued with a similar approach to the local account produced last year, which received positive feedback locally and regionally.

8.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

8.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

8.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, People Services

8.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care