Decision details

Decision:

That Officers conduct a 60 day consultation exercise, to engage with Providers of Direct Payment Payroll Services to seek feedback on the proposals outlined in the private, circulated report.

Reasons for Decision:

1.           To ensure a sustainable range of good quality adult social care services are available to meet the needs of the most vulnerable citizens of Neath Port Talbot.

2.           To contribute to Welsh Government’s aim to rebalance the social care market by moving services away from for-profit organisations.

3.           To improve efficiency of services.

4.           To improve access and communications between these functions and the Direct Payment Support Services.

5.           To exercise greater control over these services.

6.           To contribute to Forward Financial Plan savings targets.