Short breaks for children and young people with disabilities
March 20, 2025 Chief Executive (Officer) 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
...to extend the contract with Merton Mencap for one year, from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to ensure continued delivery of short break services for children and young people with disabilities and support to Merton's SEND Parent Carer Forum, while a comprehensive review and recommissioning of the service are undertaken.
Full council record
Purpose
Contract extension to Merton Mencap for
delivery of short break services, and support to Merton's SEND
Parent Carer Forum. The extension term will cover the period 1st
April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and will allow officers time to
implement recommendations from a Review of this service area, which
will involve whole system changes.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |