Decision details

The Chairman introduced the report and noted that in January 2015, the Committee had approved the initiation of a project to consider alternative ways of delivering Adults Social Care.  The Committee noted that the project had been divided into two parts: The Alternative Delivery Model, and the Alternative Delivery Vehicle.  The Committee noted that the report recommended a reformed in-house option. 

During the consideration of the item, Councillor Tom Davey MOVED a motion that the Chairman move to the vote on the recommendations as set out in the report.  This was SECONDED by Councillor Reuben Thompstone. 

The Chairman moved to the vote on the recommendations as set out in the report. Votes were recorded as follows:

The Committee unanimously RESOLVED:

·         To note that progress had been made in reforming the adult social care service through implementation of the new operating model.

·         To note the progress that had been made towards greater service level integration of health and social care through the development of local Care Closer to Home Integrated Networks.

·         To endorse service level integration of health and social care through initiatives such as Care Closer to Home Integrated Networks.

·         To approve the option of a reformed in-house service as the delivery vehicle for adult social care in Barnet.

·         To agree that, subject to the agreement of recommendations 1-3 above, the Alternative Delivery Vehicle project would be closed down in accordance with the Council’s project management methodology.