URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=882

Decision Maker: Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To present and seek approval on the new Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet: - (a)             approved the Adult Social Care Prevention Strategy, contained in Appendix 1 to this Report; (b)            approved an investment of £203,000 on-going funding for the ASC Prevention Strategy, to counteract the effect of temporary funding not being available from April 2026 and protect the current level of service delivery; and (c)             approved an investment of a further £441,000 over a 3-year period (£147,000 per year in 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29) to be drawn down via flexible use of capital receipts in order to increase the total ASC Prevention Strategy envelope to the required level Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Health and Wellbeing Reason The Strategy:        i)          Delivers a sustainable, preventative approach to delaying, reducing, or preventing the need for long-term care and support services. It contributes to improved outcomes for people while generating financial benefits for adult social care through more effective demand management      ii)          Meets the requirements of the Care Act (2014)     iii)          Supports the priorities of the Corporate Strategy and Adult Social Care Strategy; and    iv)          Supports the Fulfilled Lives transformation programme  

Date of Decision: October 29, 2025