Agenda item

RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet approve the publication of the new Older People’s Commissioning Strategy for Surrey residents, colleagues, and partners to form part of the exciting strategic plans for Adult Social Care commissioning as outlined within Adult Social Care’s wider commissioning intentions.

2.    That Cabinet agree that the content fulfils the purpose of defining clearly, at a high level, how the Adult Social Care Directorate will, from 2021 to 2030, continue to support older people to age well and live as independently as possible in Surrey. 

3.       That Cabinet delegate the review and implementation of the more detailed action plans and Market Position Statements as set out in the 2021 – 2030 strategy to Executive Director for Adult Social Care & Integrated Commissioning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health.  Further reports and updates can and will be brought to Cabinet where appropriate to highlight implementation progress. Where a decision about whether to invest significant financial resources in a new scheme or initiative is required to deliver elements of the Strategy this will be reported to Cabinet so a specific decision about this investment can be made by Cabinet.

Reasons for Decisions:

In 2019, ASC Commissioning went through a restructure, in response to recommendations made by a Local Government Association (LGA) review, which led to a positive change in the commissioning structure for ASC in Surrey.

The newly restructured Older People’s Commissioning team has been in place since January 2020. This new strategy signals an encouraging change in our approach to what we do and how we will do it.  It outlines positive improvements for existing services the council delivers and shares our ambition and commitment to innovation, partnership working and adapting at a pace that reflects the changing demographic and society Surrey residents live and work in.

Through coproduction with a wide cross section of residents, unpaid carers, staff, stakeholders, and providers it has become clear that a strategy is required in order to clearly communicate our intentions for older residents in Surrey and their families and unpaid carers. Therefore, it is essential that Cabinet recognise and approve the content of the Strategy and agree its publication. Cabinet is asked to note that in agreeing the Strategy commissioners will be able to continue the work with stakeholders and partners to produce more detailed work plans and Market Position Statements (MPS).  These will provide the necessary detail on how we will achieve these aims, including where SCC will lead the work and where it will require partners to lead along with areas of joint working for the health and care system as a whole.

(The decisions on this item can be called in by the Adults and Health Select Committee]

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health who explained that the report presents the Surrey County Council (SCC) Adult Social Care (ASC) Older People’s Commissioning Strategy 2021 – 2030 for Cabinet approval. The strategy details the principles, ambitions and outcomes of work programmes and activity led by SCC Older People’s Commissioning Team, with its various and numerous partners and stakeholders including health and community services. The strategy focuses on the next 9 years (and beyond) to align with Surrey’s Community Vision. There was widespread recognition that the older people commissioning strategy cannot be delivered by Surrey County Council alone and that it needs strong support and integrated collaborative working with health. The report was welcomed by members.

It was commented that the report showed a commitment to support people to stay healthy and independent as long as possible, to facilitate and enable people to continue living at home for as long as possible through timely care and support and to maintain a strong emphasis on strength based personalised care for older people who require intensive support in a specialist care environment.

RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet approve the publication of the new Older People’s Commissioning Strategy for Surrey residents, colleagues, and partners to form part of the exciting strategic plans for Adult Social Care commissioning as outlined within Adult Social Care’s wider commissioning intentions.

2.    That Cabinet agree that the content fulfils the purpose of defining clearly, at a high level, how the Adult Social Care Directorate will, from 2021 to 2030, continue to support older people to age well and live as independently as possible in Surrey. 

3.       That Cabinet delegate the review and implementation of the more detailed action plans and Market Position Statements as set out in the 2021 – 2030 strategy to Executive Director for Adult Social Care & Integrated Commissioning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health.  Further reports and updates can and will be brought to Cabinet where appropriate to highlight implementation progress. Where a decision about whether to invest significant financial resources in a new scheme or initiative is required to deliver elements of the Strategy this will be reported to Cabinet so a specific decision about this investment can be made by Cabinet.

Reasons for Decisions:

In 2019, ASC Commissioning went through a restructure, in response to recommendations made by a Local Government Association (LGA) review, which led to a positive change in the commissioning structure for ASC in Surrey.

The newly restructured Older People’s Commissioning team has been in place since January 2020. This new strategy signals an encouraging change in our approach to what we do and how we will do it.  It outlines positive improvements for existing services the council delivers and shares our ambition and commitment to innovation, partnership working and adapting at a pace that reflects the changing demographic and society Surrey residents live and work in.

Through coproduction with a wide cross section of residents, unpaid carers, staff, stakeholders, and providers it has become clear that a strategy is required in order to clearly communicate our intentions for older residents in Surrey and their families and unpaid carers. Therefore, it is essential that Cabinet recognise and approve the content of the Strategy and agree its publication. Cabinet is asked to note that in agreeing the Strategy commissioners will be able to continue the work with stakeholders and partners to produce more detailed work plans and Market Position Statements (MPS).  These will provide the necessary detail on how we will achieve these aims, including where SCC will lead the work and where it will require partners to lead along with areas of joint working for the health and care system as a whole.

(The decisions on this item can be called in by the Adults and Health Select Committee]