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Decision:
Members considered the report as circulated
within the agenda pack.
Following scrutiny, the report was noted.
Minutes:
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.