Purpose

To approve the framework

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 
 

That the Executive:
 
a)        
Approved the Adult Social Care Strategy
2024 – 2029 for public consultation as set out in Option 2 of
this report
 
b)        
Noted the co-production approaches used
to develop the draft strategy.

 
Reasons for
Recommendations:
 

·      
Activity delivered by public bodies should be
underpinned by a clear strategy that gives the mandate for the way
services should be provided and commissioned.

·      
This draft strategy is an important step following,
the creation of the Council through Local Government Reform (LGR),
in setting out how the Council intends to meet its statutory duties
for adult social care.

·      
Co-production has played an important
role in developing the current draft
of the strategy, gathering the views of frontline staff, strategic
partners and people that use services and their carers.
 
Alternative Options Considered
 

·       
Option 1 (not recommended):
Continue
“as-is” without renewing the legacy strategy developed
by Northamptonshire County Council. This is not recommended as
caselaw, expectations and provider markets evolve and change over
time. Reviewing and renewing strategies is an important part of
ensuring that council services and provision remain relevant and
support our residents to lead the best lives possible.

·       
Option 2 (recommended): Develop the draft
strategy using engagement and co-production approaches and consult
on the draft strategy and present to the Executive for approval to
consult on the draft strategy. This is the
recommended option and is based on best practice approaches,
utilising co-production as part of the development of the draft
strategy.