Agenda item

9.1

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care which provided an update on the proposals to develop/transform the care home market in Sheffield.

It included a commissioning plan which set the strategic direction and an associated four stage delivery plan. The plan included a re-procurement exercise and a market sustainability exercise.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

1.    Approve the care homes commissioning plan which sets out the strategic direction for the development of care homes in Sheffield (in line with the Care Act 2014);

2.    Approves the associated high-level delivery plan for the next 2 years (22-24) including the intention to re-procure, support, and sustain the market; and  

3.    Agrees that an update on progress is provided to the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee on a six-monthly basis.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

Do nothing - Continue with the existing services as is.  This alternative was rejected because:

·       It does not respond to feedback gathered

·       It does not allow us to update the current service agreements

·       It does not allow us to develop an improved relationship with providers • It would not necessarily provide a well sustained market

·       The provision would not be fit for the future.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

This commissioning plan is recommended because it:

• Starts a journey of transformation so care homes are a positive choice as a place to live and work
• Builds in time for there to be some stabilisation of the market and development of relationships and partnerships all of which should benefit the individuals living there
• Builds trust with partners and providers leading to better outcomes for people
• Delivers the outcomes that people said were most important to them and has quality assurance systems which test this
• Ensures care homes are part of a wider community and accepted as an invaluable resource in that community.

9.1

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Adult Health and Social Care which provided an update on the proposals to develop/transform the care home market in Sheffield.

It included a commissioning plan which set the strategic direction and an associated four stage delivery plan. The plan included a re-procurement exercise and a market sustainability exercise.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

1.    Approve the care homes commissioning plan which sets out the strategic direction for the development of care homes in Sheffield (in line with the Care Act 2014);

2.    Approves the associated high-level delivery plan for the next 2 years (22-24) including the intention to re-procure, support, and sustain the market; and  

3.    Agrees that an update on progress is provided to the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee on a six-monthly basis.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

Do nothing - Continue with the existing services as is.  This alternative was rejected because:

·       It does not respond to feedback gathered

·       It does not allow us to update the current service agreements

·       It does not allow us to develop an improved relationship with providers • It would not necessarily provide a well sustained market

·       The provision would not be fit for the future.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

This commissioning plan is recommended because it:

• Starts a journey of transformation so care homes are a positive choice as a place to live and work
• Builds in time for there to be some stabilisation of the market and development of relationships and partnerships all of which should benefit the individuals living there
• Builds trust with partners and providers leading to better outcomes for people
• Delivers the outcomes that people said were most important to them and has quality assurance systems which test this
• Ensures care homes are part of a wider community and accepted as an invaluable resource in that community.