Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report from the Executive Director of Adult Services, which presented the newly developed Respite Care for Adults with Care and Support Needs and their Carers Policy – this was appended to the report.

It was noted that this Policy had been developed further to previous reports that had been brought to the Health PPB regarding respite care provision within Adult Social Care.  The report outlined the reasons for the development of the Policy and the involvement of a working group that was established to do this. 

Officers explained the purpose of the leaflet (appendix one of the Policy) for adults with care and support needs and their carers, which was also developed.  This was clearer and more user-friendly than the previous shared care voucher process.  It had also received positive feedback from the carers’ group during its development.

RESOLVED:  That the Board

1)    note the report; and

2)    endorse the Respite Policy for implementation within Adult Social Care.