Purpose

To present and seek approval on the new Adult
Social Care Prevention Strategy

Content

RESOLVED that Cabinet:
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(a)            
approved the Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy,
contained in Appendix 1 to this Report;

(b)           
approved an investment of £203,000 on-going
funding for the ASC Prevention Strategy, to counteract the effect
of temporary funding not being available from April 2026 and
protect the current level of service delivery; and

(c)            
approved an investment of a further £441,000
over a 3-year period (£147,000 per year in 2026/27, 2027/28
and 2028/29) to be drawn down via flexible use of capital receipts
in order to increase the total ASC
Prevention Strategy envelope to the required level
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio Holder:
Health and Wellbeing
Reason
The Strategy:

      
i)         
Delivers a sustainable, preventative approach to delaying,
reducing, or preventing the need for long-term care and support
services. It contributes to improved outcomes for people while
generating financial benefits for adult social care through more
effective demand management

    
ii)         
Meets the requirements of the Care Act (2014)

   
iii)         
Supports the priorities of the Corporate Strategy and Adult Social
Care Strategy; and

  
iv)         
Supports the Fulfilled Lives transformation programme