Content

RESOLVED:
 
1.   
That the decision taken in relation to Care Phones
be freed for implementation.
 
2.   
In respect of the decision set out in (1) above the
Panel offer the following comments in relation to the Areas of
Focus outlined in the Notice of Call-In:
 
Relevant Considerations: Impact
The
Panel note that the impact assessment was undertaken but would
request that the stage 2 assessment should be published along with
the decision. The Panel further notes that the Public Sector
Equality duty is met and recognises the means testing element of
the charging and the enhanced offer to all service users from the
move to a digital system.
 
Consultation
With regard to consultation, the Panel note that the Co-production Board had
been approached in relation to the changes. It is noted that the
change in provision is not substantial and will not result in the
removal of any elements that are currently provided.
 
As
part of the delivery of the service the Panel encourage ongoing
engagement with service users and carers to deliver the digital
offer.
 
Options
The
Panel are satisfied that the alternative funding streams had been
considered and are content that the means tested model offers the
fairest way of funding provision.