A report of the Director of Adults, Health and Strategic Commissioning provided the 2020/21 Quarter 2 (July-September) performance report in relation to Adult Social Care and Health. The report was designed based on discussion with Members and an initial draft reviewed by the Committee at the meeting 13 October 2020. The Committee approved that report and requested it as an agenda item at future committees.

Jason Oxley, Assistant Director Care and Health Commissioning for People, introduced the report and statistics on performance.

Members questioned the numbers of care homes below ‘good’ status, and also those not paying the Real Living Wage, and the limited influence we had to improve standards. They appreciated the style of the report but suggested a working group to consider data analysis and data reporting.

Members also queried the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and their use at end of life. Members requested that further information on current practice in relation to Deprivation of Liberty be presented to committee members.

Resolved: That the content of the report be noted.