Purpose

Report
on the current Day Opportunities including research to date, supporting data
and recommendations develop a model that delivers a bespoke and range of options
for future reinvestment.

Content

Decision

 

(i)        
That the recommendation from People and Health
Overview Committee of 23 July 2024, for the proposed model for the future
commissioning and reshaping of day opportunities provision in Dorset, be
agreed.

 

(ii)       
That the model described and the approach to
implementation and consultation, be adopted.

 

 

Reason for the decision

 

Day
services were a vitally important part of the Dorset support offer for several hundred
local residents, providing meaningful activities during the day for those who
need support. Our research had shown that people were increasingly wanting
flexibility, variety and social connection, which points to a need to modernise
the offer around day opportunities. Our commissioning strategies had previously
committed the council to this direction of travel, and the additional insight
gained from consultation in 2023 had now confirmed and firmed up the next
steps.