Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 12, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That the Executive:   i)               Endorsed the actions being undertaken to ensure North Northamptonshire Council meet its duties as set out in Section 5 of the Care Act 2014.   ii)              Endorsed the improving profile of the external care market and the support being provided to contracted providers to ensure people drawing on social care services are enabled to live active, fulfilled lives and to achieve the outcomes that are important to them.   iii)            Noted the impact of the commissioning activity undertaken since vesting day to improve contracted capacity and quality within the independent care market.   iv)            Noted actions being undertaken to ensure North Northamptonshire Council meet its duties as set out in Section 5 of the Care Act 2014.     Reasons for Recommendation: The report provides an update to Executive as to how the Council is meeting its statutory duties in relation to Section 5 of the Care Act 2014. It is recommended that Executive note the actions taken, the progress made and the positive impact. There are no proposals for consideration   Alternative Options Considered: As the report provides an update to Executive, there are no alternative options to be considered.