Review of AbleMe
January 20, 2026 Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee (Committee) 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
...the AbleMe service would be ceased by 31 March 2026, with the Director of Adults, Health and Strategic Commissioning authorised to manage the consultation with affected staff and mitigate the impact of this cessation.
Full council record
Purpose
To present the outcomes of the formal
consultation as agreed at October 2025 committee and present
options for approval
Decision
Resolved (8:3) -
That
1.
The update in relation to the staff and Trade Union consultation
regarding the possible cessation of the AbleMe service be noted;
2.
The cessation of the AbleMe service by
31 March 2026 be approved; and
3.
The Director of Adults, Health and Strategic Commissioning be
authorised to take all necessary steps to consult with affected
staff and mitigate the impact of the service cessation on such
staff.
Related Meeting
Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.00 p.m. on January 20, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |