Contingency for the transfer of Care Homes

October 6, 2025 Chief Executive (Officer) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to approve the contingency plans and approach detailed in the confidential appendix for the transfer of care homes, in order to protect services for vulnerable individuals in Buckinghamshire in the event of provider failure.

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Decision

The Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader AGREED the recommended contingency plans and the approach as outlined in the confidential appendix.

This decision is being made according to paragraph 2.15(i)(c) of the scheme of delegation within the constitution, which allows the Chief Executive "in cases of urgency to take any decision which could be taken by the Council, the Cabinet or a committee, in consultation with the Leader".

Reasons for the decision

To protect services for individuals with health and social care needs in Buckinghamshire in the event of an increased risk of provider failure.

Alternative options considered

There are limited alternative options for the Council to consider, however these have been outlined in the confidential appendix.

Details

Decision date6 Oct 2025