Council and councillors

To receive Report No. 77/2015 from Mark Andrews including CQC inspection reports from April 2015 onwards.

Report No. 77/2015 from the Director for People, was received. The Report was introduced by the Portfolio Holder, Mr Richard Clifton. The purpose of the report was to provide information on the relevant agencies and early warning systems to ensure good practise by registered providers.

During discussion the following points were noted:

a)    The report was based on residential care not domiciliary.

During discussion the following points were raised:

a)    The Panel requested more information on domiciliary care in the next paper relating to residency.

b)    The Panel raised concerns over the social and emotional wellbeing of residents. The Portfolio Holder agreed to look into the commissioning process regarding the involvement of volunteers.

AGREED:

1.    That the Panel NOTED the content of the Report.