Issue - meetings

Report of Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing attached.

Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing presented the report which outlined the Adult Social Care Sensory Impairment Strategy 2025 – 2029.

Councillor Bernstein reminded members of Cabinet of the Council motion regarding Blind and Visually Impaired People in Bury and asked that any review of the Adult Social Care Sensory Impairment Strategy is aligned with the Council Motion and Feasibility Study.

Councillor Morris welcomed the strategy but wished to note that on future review the Strategy should consider the environment and places and the impact on Blind and Visually Impaired people.

Decision:

The Cabinet:

1.    Cabinet is asked to note the Adult Social Care Sensory Strategy for Adults and increase the profile of the Strategy in relevant forums.

Reason for the decision:

The Strategy signals Adult Social Care, together with our partners, intent to focus on improved outcomes and support for people in Bury with sensory impairments. 

Other options considered and rejected:

None.