Issue - meetings

Report by Planning and Public Involvement Manager

A report providing an update to the Committee on the issues of the provision of residential care for older people on Bute was submitted.

The Area Manager for Adult Care along with the Planning and Public Involvement Manager from the Community Health Partnership presented the details of the submitted report.

A discussion took place regarding a new care home proposal on Bute and factors that have resulted in the stalling of the process. Also discussed was the current shortage in care home beds and the repercussions of this on Bute residents.

The Area Manager for Adult Care agreed to gain clarity from the Head of Adult Care on the legal status of contractually agreeing to prospective funding of beds.

Decision

The Committee noted the contents of the submitted report.

(Reference: Report by Interim Service Manager, Community Services dated 7^th October 2014– submitted)