Decision details

The Chairman introduced the item, which related to the Your Choice Barnet Consultation, and invited the Adults and Wellbeing Strategic Lead and Director of Care and Support to the table to answer any questions from the committee.

Following consideration of the item, the Chairman moved to the recommendations. Votes were as follows:

The recommendations were therefore carried, and the following was RESOLVED:

1.            That the Committee noted the findings of the consultation with key stakeholders on the proposals for the new YCB agreement were predominantly positive;

2.            That the Committee agreed that following the findings of the public consultation, that the new contract with YCB will include all current YCB services, whilst increasing support to service users to move towards more independent living and to participate in the workplace;

3.            That the Committee noted that the issues that were raised by stakeholders were addressed through the consultation process and will be monitored through on-going engagement;

4.            That the Committee noted that the outcomes of the consultation with key stakeholders will be used to further develop the content of new YCB service approaches, individual support plans and to ensure that the appropriate assurances are in place;

5.            That the Committee noted that engagement with YCB service users and their families, YCB staff and other key stakeholders will be an on-going process to ensure that YCB develops its services and supports individuals in a way that is person-centred and enabling.