Decision details

That the Executive:

a)         Approved the Adult Social Care Strategy 2024 – 2029 for public consultation as set out in Option 2 of this report

b)         Noted the co-production approaches used to develop the draft strategy.

Reasons for Recommendations:

·       Activity delivered by public bodies should be underpinned by a clear strategy that gives the mandate for the way services should be provided and commissioned.

·       This draft strategy is an important step following, the creation of the Council through Local Government Reform (LGR), in setting out how the Council intends to meet its statutory duties for adult social care.

·       Co-production has played an important role in developing the current draft of the strategy, gathering the views of frontline staff, strategic partners and people that use services and their carers.

Alternative Options Considered

·        Option 1 (not recommended): Continue “as-is” without renewing the legacy strategy developed by Northamptonshire County Council. This is not recommended as caselaw, expectations and provider markets evolve and change over time. Reviewing and renewing strategies is an important part of ensuring that council services and provision remain relevant and support our residents to lead the best lives possible.

·        Option 2 (recommended): Develop the draft strategy using engagement and co-production approaches and consult on the draft strategy and present to the Executive for approval to consult on the draft strategy. This is the recommended option and is based on best practice approaches, utilising co-production as part of the development of the draft strategy.