Issue - meetings

Verbal Update by Locality Manager (Adult Services)

The Committee gave consideration to a verbal update from the Team Leader for Adult Care in Kintyre, who outlined recent issues within Kintyre Care Centre which had resulted in a moratorium being placed on admissions to the Centre.  Ms Armour advised of the progress of actions which had seen the moratorium lifted on 28 February 2019 and allowed the Centre to operate on a phased admissions basis.  She further advised of the ongoing work to consider progress and any outstanding actions with a view to the Centre being able to operate to full capacity.  Discussion was had in relation to staffing; training needs and the need to ensure that Members are advised timeously of any future issues to ensure that the flow of information is carefully managed.  The Team Leader agreed to feedback the comments to the Locality Manager for Adult Services. 

Decision:

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to note the information provided.