Permission to enact the built in 2 year extension to the Extra Care Contract
October 14, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of Havering Council agreed to extend the Extra Care and Support contract with Care-Away Limited t/a Care Support until 30 November 2028. They also noted an amendment to manage Extra Care as an Adult Social Care placement option rather than through a housing-led referral route. Authority for implementation and operation of the contract during the extension was delegated to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health.
Full council record
Purpose
Permission to enact the built in 2 year extension to the Extra Care Contract
Decision
Report title: Permission to enact the built-in two-year extension to the Extra Care Contract
Presented by: Councillor Graham Day, Cabinet Member for Adults & Health
Cabinet:
- Agreed to extend the contract for Extra Care and Support with Care-Away Limited t/a Care Support, until 30 November 2028 as set out in this report and its appendices.
- Noted the amendment to the way of working so that Extra Care is managed as an Adult Social Care placement option rather than through a housing-led referral route.
- Delegated authority for all necessary decisions with respect to the implementation and operation of all matters relating to the Extra Care Contract to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 7.00 pm on October 14, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Suzanne West |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |