Further to the Cabinet meeting on 15 January 2013 (minute 127 (2012/13) referred) which asked officers to undertake inclusive and meaningful consultation with service users, families and carers on proposals relating to day care opportunities, Carole Burgoyne (Director for People) submitted a written report on the outcome of the consultation process and making a series of recommendations designed to “Increase Choice and Control in Day Opportunities”.

Councillor McDonald (Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care) presented the proposals detailed in the written report and drew Cabinet Member’s attention to the background paper on the equality impact assessment indicating that no person would suffer a shortfall of income if the impact of the proposals caused additional travelling.

Debbie Butcher (Head of Safeguarding, Quality and Individual Placements) also reported on the proposals indicating that there was a need to update current facilities and that the council would continue to meet eligible need.

The Chair emphasised that no services were being withdrawn and that transport arrangements would continue.

Alternative options considered and reasons for the decision –

As set out in the report.

Agreed that –