Purpose

The report is about implementing an Early Intervention approach which is a new way of working by utilising Occupational Therapists and Social Workers as the first point of contact for Adult Social Care Services. The approach will enable them to identify a person’s needs in a timelier way and provide the most appropriate support to maintain their independence and support them to remain in their own home.

Decision

The Director of Adults & Health has:-

a)  Approved 0ption 2 recommended in the EIT Business Case at Appendix 2.

b)  Approved £625,131 costs for the additional 12 posts to support the Early Intervention model implementation citywide and the £130.000 equipment costs.

c)  Noted that this decision is being made in accordance with section 5.2 of the Executive and Decision-Making Procedure Rules, and is being made under the General Exception provisions.

d)  Noted that Appendix 2 is exempt in accordance with Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) because it is commercially sensitive information.