Decision details

Consideration was given to an update on progress so far and to the emerging model of social care.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

1. That the emerging model of Social Care , including the high level design principles contained within this report, be accepted and endorsed as a framework for developing more detailed proposals for phased implementation by New Councils and for inclusion within 2009/10 budget setting process.

2. The principle of a formula based up front Resource Allocation System (RAS) be agreed pending a more detailed testing and a specific member sign off for the 2009/10 RAS in each authority and that this be incorporated within budget proposals.

3. That the budget headings outlined in Appendix 1 be accepted as the approach for budget setting within unitary authorities.

4. That it be noted that this report was considered by the Advisory Panel – People on 23 September 2008 at which it was resolved to set up a Task and Finish group which would develop performance indicators to monitor and evaluate the customer experience as a result of the new Social Care Model.