Purpose

In March 2020, Cabinet resolved that approval be given to consultation taking place on the draft Individual Service Fund to inform the final Individual Service Fund policy and procedures, which would be brought back to Cabinet for a final decision in due course.

The consultation was not progressed within intended timescales as the Coronavirus pandemic necessitated other more urgent priorities.

A six-week public consultation on the proposed Individual Service Fund policy has taken place which sought views from members of the public and care and support providers who will manage the Individual Service Fund agreements.

As a result of the consultation, several changes have been made to the policy, which is now presented to Cabinet for approval.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.