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AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reason for decision – as specified in the report.

Other options considered - none.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.
Link to report

Councillor Burgess introduced the item and advised that, following extensive public consultation, the report seeks approval for the closure of services at Southwood Smith and approval of a procurement strategy for new services.  The proposed new services have been co-designed with service users and will provide a service that is easy to navigate and more accessible.   Councillor Burgess confirmed that the report recommended that Ashley Road should not be closed and that Southwood Smith users will have one to one support to access other services.

Councillor Watts invited Janice Samuels to present the deputation on behalf of the Outcome service users group, under Procedure Rule, 56.6(d), in Part 4 of the Council’s Constitution.

Janice Samuels read a statement, on behalf of the Outcome service users, that explained the significance of the Outcome service based at the Ashley Road centre and how important it is to the service users.

Councillor Watts thanked Janice Samuels for her comments and Councillors Burgess and Watts responded to a number of questions from the members of the public.

RESOLVED:

2.1     That the Resident Impact Assessment undertaken in June 2018,
          attached as Appendix 1, be noted.

2.2     That recommendation to retain Ashley Road as a day service site, and
          to proceed with the closure of Mind Empower day service at
          Southwood Smith, in order to prioritise resources for staff, activities
          and the direct delivery of care and support services for mental health
          service users be agreed.

2.3     That the procurement strategy for a Mental Health Recovery Pathway
          as outlined in this report be agreed.

2.4     That authority to award the contract be delegated to the Corporate
          Director of Housing and Adult Social Services, in consultation with the
          Executive Member for Health and Social Care, be agreed.

Reason for decision – to enable the council to manage sites more efficiently whilst prioritising direct service delivery of care and support for mental health service users. 

Other options considered – none other than as specified in the report.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.