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RESOLVED:
 

1.   
That Cabinet approves the delivery
strategy for the Accommodation with Care and Support Programme for
Mental Health.

 

2.   
That Cabinet gives in-principle approval for the
sites listed in Part 2 to be used for Supported Independent Living
accommodation for people with mental health needs. Subject to
successful completion of feasibility studies at the site, business
cases will be presented to Cabinet to confirm final approval for
the development of SIL accommodation at these sites including any
required capital funding from the council.
 

3.   
That Cabinet approves capital funding of
£2.1m from the Corporate Feasibility Fund for a feasibility
study to progress Supported Independent Living accommodation at
five identified sites disclosed in Part 2 of this
report.
 

4.   
That Cabinet approves procurement of
appropriate supply chain partners for the delivery of all
associated services required for the feasibility studies (which
includes appointments, contract award and negotiation of any
contractual changes based on the appointments) in accordance with
the council’s Procurement and Contract Standing
Orders.

 

5.   
That Cabinet agrees that, regarding the
procurement of supply chain partners for the feasibility studies,
within the +/-5% budgetary tolerance level, the Executive Director
of Resources and the Director of Land and Property are authorised
to award such contracts.
 
Reasons for
Decisions:
 
Tackling health
inequality and empowering our communities are two of the
council’s four strategic priorities. Poor mental health is a
key factor in a range of conditions and personal situations, such
as substance misuse, unemployment, poor physical health, that
create and/or worsen health inequality. The mental health system in
Surrey is under great stress and is struggling to manage the
demands made upon it.
 
The mental health
AwCS programme will contribute to
tackling health inequality and empowering our communities by making
sure no one is left behind. It will enable a strong focus on
prevention and addressing services gaps, alongside improving
outcomes for people with mental health needs. It will achieve this
by focusing on three specific areas: a place to call home,
support to recover, and short-term support.
 
The mental health
AwCS programme will contribute to
‘The Housing, Homes and Accommodation Strategy for
Surrey’ by ensuring that the council and partners are
delivering the SIL needed for our residents.
 
Approving the sites in principle for mental health
SIL, which are part of the council’s current estate
portfolio, will allow us to re-use or optimise existing freehold
assets.

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the
Adults and Health Select Committee)