DASS is now seeking to take forward the commissioning framework contained within ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ to ensure that the principles of personalisation and transformation of adult social care are fully embedded in commissioning processes and practices within Wirral. Shaping Tomorrow identified the need to develop further complementary commissioning plans.

The recommendations contained within the report of the Director of Adult Social Services are made to establish a robust commissioning Framework that will make the best use of available resources and achieve the transformation of adult social care and strive to deliver better outcomes for people.

Resolved –

(1)  That the Early Intervention and Prevention Commissioning Plan, the Learning Disabilities Commissioning Plan and the Carers Strategy, be noted.

(2)  That the approach to a framework of Commissioning Plans to respond positively to the transformation of adult social care, be supported.

(3)  That it be recognised that the Commissioning Plans support the Council’s drive to make best use of available resources and to achieve efficiencies going forward.

(4)  That it be noted that these Plans will be the basis for continued engagement with stakeholders.

(5)  That the development of service specifications linked to commissioning intentions with the respective Plans/Strategy be supported.