Issue - meetings

Report from the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing attached.

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing presented the Adult Social Care Department Quarter 2 Report for 2024-25. The report outlined delivery of the Adult Social Care Strategic Plan, preparation for the new CQC Assessment regime for local authorities and provided an illustration and report on the department's performance framework. In the update the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing wished to place on record praise and thanks to the social care staff and recognise their efforts over the winter period as they are an integral part of the workforce and to formally welcome Emma Massey as the newly recruited Principal Social Worker.

In response to a question asked by Councillor Bernstein with regards to the improvement journey, members were advised the council is undergoing a peer review next month and the Council is confident that following the review any required changed will be implemented quickly. In addition Councillor Bernstein wished to place on record he is grateful for the opportunity to participate in the upcoming peer review.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.    Note the report

Reasons for recommendation:

1.    None

Alternative options considered and rejected:

1.    None