Decision details

To approve the co-designed Day Opportunities Strategy.

The Committee received a report which outlined the consultation, engagement, review and development of the co-produced Day Opportunities Strategy and redesign of the current day opportunities services offer across the borough. A delivery plan would be brought back to committee if the strategy was approved which would be costed and within the Medium Term Financial Services budget.

The report was co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders and had received a good response on the different approach taken to provide day opportunities within Cheshire East.

The Committee welcomed the report and the following comments were made by various members of the Committee

·         Disagree that there would be no direct implications for rural communities;

·         Must remember that carers need to be looked after, along-side the strategy;

·         Need to ensure there are services for people to go to;

·         Important to be realistic in what is offered to people.

A question was raised regarding the Kickstart programme and what the uptake had been and it was agreed that the Director of Commissioning would share a briefing report with committee.

RESOLVED

That the co-produced Cheshire East Day Opportunities Strategy 2022-2027 be approved.