Issue - meetings

Decision:

That the Adult Services Assisted Transport Policy be implemented as attached in Appendix 1 and 2 to the circulated report.

Reason for Decision:

To enable the Council to take into account the strengths and transport resources available to individuals and, where applicable, their carers when undertaking an assessment or reassessment of individual’s needs.  This will ensure independent travel is promoted wherever possible, that 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, and contribute towards the budgetary savings identified in the Council’s Forward Financial Plan.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

Members previously approved a 90 day public consultation period in respect of the policy. During this period, 8 April to the 8 July 2019 a number of consultation and engagement activities took place.  The outcome of the activity is detailed in Appendix 4 to the circulated report.  This has helped confirm the content of the final policy.