1. the purpose of the report was to outline a period of consultation with users and carers on the alternative provision of services currently available at Frank Cowl House, Stirling House and Lakeside;

2. those residents who wished to move from Frank Cowl House into the new unit with the same level of care and support would be able to do so;

3. no long term resident would be forced to move as a result of the proposals.

4. there would be a 12 week consultation process on the proposals;

5. a number of consultation events were proposed for the area, there would also be an online questionnaire for consultation response and residents would receive one to one support from independent advocates. There would be an independent overview of the entire consultation process;

6. residents of Frank Cowl House would receive first choice of the extra care accommodation in Devonport.

1. Cabinet recommendations 26 (5, 8) of the 13 July 2010 are accepted and a Project Initiation Document on the Modernisation of Adult Social Care is prepared for forwarding to the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board;

2. consultation events in Devonport are publicised in the Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership office.

(1)

that consultation with users and carers (using advocacy services where appropriate) and dedicated social work professionals about residential provision in the City and the use of Frank Cowl House for this purpose is commenced.  Their views will be taken into account regarding any decisions concerning the de-commissioning of Frank Cowl House and the re-provision of alternative services;

(2)

to begin consultation with staff about the use of Frank Cowl House;

(3)

to offer residents of Frank Cowl House as part of the consultation first choice of the extra care accommodation developed in Devonport;

(4)

to work with all users / carers and the long-stay residents of Frank Cowl House on an individual basis to listen to their views and ensure that appropriate service provision is in place to meet their needs;

(5)

that the results of consultations in relation to Frank Cowl House are reviewed at Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Panel and that they are asked to review the proposal at the beginning of the consultation and review the outcomes prior to them being presented to Cabinet;

(6)

to put plans in place to consult at Stirling House with users and carers and follow the same process as outlined in number five;

(7)

to explore partnerships to re-provide an improved facility for Dementia care and similarly to consult with users and carers adopting the same approach as outlined above;

(8)

to invite the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Panel to visit the units as part of the scrutiny process.