Decision:
15.1 |
The Committee considered a report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care.
The report delivered on the Council’s commitment to transparent and accountable financial reporting. This update provided assurance regards delivery upon the Council’s financial recovery plan, spend forecast and outlook for 2023/2024 including an update on the Autumn Statement, financial risks, and challenges.
It also provided an overview of steps taken to prepare for implementation of new care and wellbeing tender, and an update on recovery mitigations including an update on automation in Adult Social Care, external challenge to improve use of resources and a review of the Integrated Commissioning budget. |
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15.2 |
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:- |
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1. Note the update to the financial forecast for the delivery of savings in 2022/23;
2. Note actions taken to achieve savings or mitigation of pressures;
3. Note the update provided on the Autumn statement and work being undertaken to prepare for the 2023/24 financial year;
4. Note the actions being taken and the progress made to date to prepare for the introduction of the new care and wellbeing service;
5. Note the opportunities for further efficiencies being explored in Adult Health and Social care to improve the use of automation and digital technology; and
6. Request updates on progress with implementation through our Budget Delivery Reports to future Committee |
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15.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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15.3.1 |
The recommendations were made to support strategic planning and operational decisions that are necessary for the long-term sustainability of adult health and social care and the long-term benefit of people in Sheffield. |
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15.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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15.4.1 |
Not applicable – no decision or change is being proposed. |
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Minutes:
15.1 |
The Committee considered a report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care.
The report delivered on the Council’s commitment to transparent and accountable financial reporting. This update provided assurance regards delivery upon the Council’s financial recovery plan, spend forecast and outlook for 2023/2024 including an update on the Autumn Statement, financial risks, and challenges.
It also provided an overview of steps taken to prepare for implementation of new care and wellbeing tender, and an update on recovery mitigations including an update on automation in Adult Social Care, external challenge to improve use of resources and a review of the Integrated Commissioning budget. |
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15.2 |
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:- |
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1. Note the update to the financial forecast for the delivery of savings in 2022/23;
2. Note actions taken to achieve savings or mitigation of pressures;
3. Note the update provided on the Autumn statement and work being undertaken to prepare for the 2023/24 financial year;
4. Note the actions being taken and the progress made to date to prepare for the introduction of the new care and wellbeing service;
5. Note the opportunities for further efficiencies being explored in Adult Health and Social care to improve the use of automation and digital technology; and
6. Request updates on progress with implementation through our Budget Delivery Reports to future Committee |
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15.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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15.3.1 |
The recommendations were made to support strategic planning and operational decisions that are necessary for the long-term sustainability of adult health and social care and the long-term benefit of people in Sheffield. |
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15.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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15.4.1 |
Not applicable – no decision or change is being proposed. |
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