Purpose

To present and seek approval on the new Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)             approved the Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy, contained in Appendix 1 to this Report;

(b)            approved an investment of £203,000 on-going funding for the ASC Prevention Strategy, to counteract the effect of temporary funding not being available from April 2026 and protect the current level of service delivery; and

(c)             approved an investment of a further £441,000 over a 3-year period (£147,000 per year in 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29) to be drawn down via flexible use of capital receipts in order to increase the total ASC Prevention Strategy envelope to the required level

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Health and Wellbeing

Reason

The Strategy:

       i)          Delivers a sustainable, preventative approach to delaying, reducing, or preventing the need for long-term care and support services. It contributes to improved outcomes for people while generating financial benefits for adult social care through more effective demand management

     ii)          Meets the requirements of the Care Act (2014)

    iii)          Supports the priorities of the Corporate Strategy and Adult Social Care Strategy; and

   iv)          Supports the Fulfilled Lives transformation programme