DECISION

1.    To note the scrutiny challenge session report as agreed by the Health Scrutiny Panel on 9^th September 2015 (Appendix 1 to the report) and agree the action plan in response to the review recommendations. (Appendix 2 to the report).

Action by:

ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, ADULT’S SERVICES (L. ADDAMS)

Councillor Amy Whitelock Gibbs, Cabinet Member for Health and Adults’ Services, introduced the report highlighting its important contribution in tackling the significant problem of supporting the work of unpaid carers. She welcomed Scrutiny’s involvement and the proposed action plan which included some exciting proposals, for example around Care Centre collaboration.

Councillor Asma Begum, Cabinet Member for Culture, also spoke to the report having been the Scrutiny Lead on the original challenge session. She explained that the session had focussed on how well the Council was implementing the Care Act 2014 which made it a legal requirement for the Council to assess unpaid carers who may be impacted by their caring role.

The Mayor agreed that this was important work for the Council to prioritise and endorsed the proposed action plan. He agreed the recommendation as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the scrutiny challenge session report as agreed by the Health Scrutiny Panel on 9^th September 2015 (Appendix 1 to the report) and agree the action plan in response to the review recommendations. (Appendix 2 to the report).