Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People and Economy, which provided an update on the activity of the positive Behaviour Support Service (PBSS), which had been operational since November 2011. The service was jointly funded by NHS Halton CCG and was a specialist service for children and adults with the primary purpose of improving life quality for those individuals who present with behaviours that challenged services. Eligibility criteria for the service were moderate to severe Learning Disability, including those with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition. The service was currently supporting 15 adults and 18 children in the Halton area. In addition, it would also be supporting the return of 6 adults to Halton from out of borough placements in January 2016.

            It was noted that the cost of the PBSS to Halton was less than the savings achieved. The report detailed examples of annual savings to the Council.

            RESOLVED: That the report be noted and the ongoing work of the PBSS be supported.