Issue - meetings

Members considered the report as circulated within the agenda pack.

Following scrutiny, the report was noted.

Officers provided an overview of the report contained within the agenda pack.

Members asked officers if there were any gaps in provision to help young people with complex needs transition to adult services.

The Head of Children Services stated the importance of having an experienced workforce across Children’s and Adults Services to support vulnerable young people and manage risk. The panel will help to support the whole directorate in identifying and supporting young people through the transition period and recognising where support can be decreased. Officers advised members that several different work streams have been established, staff meet to establish if plans are appropriate and to identify available resources and gaps. It was noted that young people may be in residential care for a variety of complex reasons, some with a need for high packages of care.

Members questioned whether any support packages were available for families who have cared for young people in supported living.

Officers advised members that is was important that early conversations were undertaken with families to help plan for transition at a younger age. The Transition Panel is open to all transition information and will be used strategically and operationally. Officers will report back to Scrutiny in six months’ time on how the panel has embedded in practice.

Members considered the report as circulated within the agenda pack.

Following scrutiny, the report was noted.