1This report outlines the Council and NHS
Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) approach to reviewing the
current services, and sets out the current service pressures for
paediatric speech, language, and communication therapy (SLCN)
services, and the initial stages taken to underpin and evidence
informed joint review the service.
2The report provides details on the planned recommission activity
and co-production with the public and stakeholders to shape the
future service offer. The expectation is that these services will
be jointly commissioned, to a common service specification and one
agreed set of performance and quality measures, from April 1st 2025
onwards, with the Council to lead procurement activity on behalf of
themselves and Cheshire East Place ICB.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 12 Feb 2024 by Children and Families Committee
Lead director: Director of Children's Social Care
Contact: Martyn Baggaley Email: martyn.baggaley@cheshireeast.gov.uk.