This document outlines what we are trying to achieve; where we are now; and what are our key areas for improvement, over five important areas of social care. It includes an introduction by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and covers:
- Improving our use of resources – make a strategic shift in Adult Social Care resources towards Older Peoples Services over the next five years, to reflect our demography and to ensure our resources are fairly and equitably distributed.
- Access to services – improve information and advice to enable people to make the right choices about the support they need, at the right time, irrespective of their ability to pay.
- Choice and control – improve people's choice and control about how their needs are met by making best use of family and community support networks, and by developing the range of support and services available.
- Providing support at the right time and protecting adults at risk – ensure Adult Social Care support is accessible, proportionate, and that in partnership, we will protect vulnerable adults from harm.
- Prevention and early intervention – continue to invest in prevention and early intervention to keep people healthy and to maximise opportunities for rehabilitation and recovery.
The Local Involvement Network (LINk) provided comment and have agreed this report.
Enquiries
Thomas Skilton – Performance and Planning Officer
Email: thomas.skilton@eastsussex.gov.uk
Tel: 01273 481371
East Sussex County Council