Purpose

To seek approval of
i) A Direct Payment Policy for Adult Social Care (ASC)
ii) A policy to assess and provide transport for people where there
is an eligible ASC need

Content

RESOLVED

 

That the Executive:

 

i)          
Approved the proposed Adult Social
Care Direct Payments Policy as shown at Appendix A

 

ii)        
Delegated all future reviews and
updates to the Policy to the Executive Director of Adults, Health
Partnerships and Housing in consultation with the Executive Member
for Adults and Health Partnerships.

 

 

Reasons for
Recommendation:

 

•        
The reason for this recommendation
is that implementing a policy for the provision and use of Direct
Payments will allow the Council to have a defined framework, in
line with the charging regulations set out in the Care Act 2014 and
the associated Care and Support Statutory Guidance.

•        
Having a policy in place gives
people greater clarity on the expectations for use and management
of a Direct Payment.

•        
The Council and people who draw on
Adult Social Care Services will benefit from the implementation of
the proposed Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy.

 

Alternative Options
Considered:

 

•        
There was consideration given to
not implementing a policy specific to the provision and use of
Direct Payments.

•        
This was not considered as a
viable option as currently there can be some ambiguity about
acceptable use of Direct Payment funding.

•        
Implementing a policy in relation
to Direct Payments will set out what is and is not appropriate and
will bring greater clarity to people who draw on Adult Social Care
Services.

•        
This policy will enable staff to
have a framework with defined guidance to use when working with
people to plan their care and support needs.