The Assistant Director for All Age Independence presented the report of the Director of Care and Health, which provided Committee with a progress update on the All-Age Disability Services review that was presented to the Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee on 14 June 2022.

The aim was to conduct a comprehensive review of all age learning disability and/or autism support. The review focussed on gaining a greater understanding of how individuals are supported through the system across their life course.

The report described the All-Age Disability Services review in three phases: -

· Scoping Phase - This provides an overview of the scope of work and guiding principles to frame the review.

· Initiation, Planning and Engagement Phase – This provides an overview of the key stakeholders identified, engaged with, and planned, all providing valuable insight to enable greater alignment of services to improve outcomes throughout the life course journey of a person that best meet their needs and aspirations.

· Implementation Phase – This provides an overview of the work to co-produce a plan which details the outcomes of the review, provides a set of recommendations and actions for improved outcomes for people with a disability that is likely to lead to a reduction in demand and contribute to the efficiency target set of £1M.

Members were informed that the final plan would be brought to committee in June and requested that a joint workshop be held in April 2023 to assist officers with the implementation plan. A spotlight was shone on the engagement plan and highlighted the need for early information and informed decision making for service users. It was noted that the use of technology for younger people can be empowering and give reassurance to parents and carers. An example was provided of a service user not being presented with the option of college when they left school. 

Resolved – that the report be noted.