Decision

That
subject to the approval of the overarching Adult Social Care
Strategy by Council on 20 September 2023, ‘The Big Plan
– Working Together to make Torbay a better place to live for
people with learning disabilities 2023-2028’ be
approved.

Reasons for the decision

To
ensure the rights and needs of people with a learning disability in
Torbay are met.

Alternative options considered

In determining the
type, format and duration of the strategy, different options were
considered about how to use this opportunity to:

 

·        
Provide a clear outline to the commissioners of
services, providers of services and wider community about what
people with a learning disability in Torbay want and need to live
better, equal lives (the Vision and Goals).

·        
Drive measurable change that people can see,
experience and know it is making a positive difference (The
Actions, Activities and Outcomes).

 
Whilst
there was an absolute priority need to improve systems, services
and our community offer for those with a learning disability there
was also a collective understanding and agreement that to fully
achieve some of the goals outlined in the strategy could take some
time.