Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director of Community Services.

The Committee considered a report providing information on the current services provided for Adults with a Learning Disability in the MAKI area.  The main elements for consideration were team structure and performance; key gaps in service; the Greenwood inspection report; financial pressures on the service and the Independent Living Fund (ILF).  The Area Manager also provided a sleepover update. 

Discussion took place on the difficulties in providing a homecare service on Islay.  Members also discussed the Greenwood Inspection Report in more detail, and asked that in future they were notified in advance of the publication of inspection reports.  The Area Manager agreed to take forward the possibility of pre-inspection reviews.

Discussion also took place on the arrangements for travel time in place for Homecare staff.  The Area Manager advised that the contract framework provides for the payment of staff travel time, and that any issues around this would be identified to the quality assurance section.

The importance of conducting regular file audits was raised with it being noted that these did represent a big time commitment, and that sometimes due to pressure of work other areas of work had to be prioritised by team leaders.

Decision

Members agreed to note the contents of the report.

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Community Services, dated 1 October 2014, submitted.)

Councillor McAlpine entered during discussion of the previous item at 1.50pm.