Issue - decisions

Date of Decision:

29 August 2023

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Ian Spicer

Strategic Director, Adult Care, Housing and Public Health

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Appendix 9, Section 4C3, of the Council’s Constitution provides that “The Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health is authorised to discharge executive functions through the commissioning and provision of social services for adults and public health services for the whole population and delivery of housing for the Borough, including: (4) Strategic Commissioning; (a) Commissioning”. 

Brief Description of Decision:

Invite the local voluntary and community sector to participate in a competitive grant process to secure the ongoing provision of a Carer Support Worker and Dementia Café Service.

Reasons for the Decision:

The ongoing service will contribute to the Council’s developing Prevention and Early Intervention Strategy and the priorities identified in the Borough That Cares Strategy by supporting unpaid carers in their role and aiming to prevent carer fatigue and breakdown by offering:

·       Respite from their role.

·       Peer support.

·       Practical advice and information on coping.

·       Opportunities to identify carer stress and prevent escalation.

·       Access to specialised support.

·       Regular, sustained and flexible contact.

·       Opportunities for quality time with the person they care for in an appropriately supported environment.

By offering the Grant to an established and experienced VCS provider, with a substantial understanding of the needs and challenges facing people with dementia, it is expected that they will provide the required service alongside their usual business and enhance the offer, over and above what is funded, with additional resources and expertise.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None considered.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

No conflicts of interest declared.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A.

Reports or parts of reports considered

None considered.