Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 19, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet: 1.     Noted the contents of this report. 2.     Approved the commencement of an 8 week public consultation process to allow for feedback to be sought on the proposed introduction of a WNC Direct Payments Policy including the introduction of Transport Direct Payments and changes to Carers Direct Payments.   REASONS RESOLVED: To enable:        i.          WNC to meet its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.       ii.          WNC to have sufficient feedback to enable the creation and implementation of a Direct Payments Policy.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: If the Council did not explore this option, potential financial mitigations would not be realised and WNC would continue to overspend in meeting its statutory responsibility.