Decision details

The Director of Adults and Health submitted a report presenting the refreshed Adults and Health Market Position Statement (MPS) for Leeds, and which noted that the current version of the Leeds MPS had been published in 2019 and had required a full refresh in order to reflect the changes in both the health and care system and the adult social care market.

The Executive Member provided a summary of the key elements of the updated MPS for Leeds, noting that it provided an overview of the support and care services people need, the current provision available within a Local Authority area, and which identified potential commissioning opportunities for the care and support provider market. It was also noted that the MPS formed an important element of the Local Authority’s duties in this area, as required through the Care Act 2014.

A Member sought further information and assurance regarding the reference within the MPS that 27 of the 97 registered homes in Leeds had a ‘requires improvement’ CQC rating.  In response, the Board was provided with further information, with it being noted that the CQC currently had a significant inspection backlog as a result of the pandemic. However, assurance was provided on the actions being taken by the Authority, with it being noted that the Council’s commissioning team had operated its quality and monitoring service throughout the pandemic and continued to do so, taking necessary actions as appropriate. It was also highlighted that following the pandemic, the service had returned to visiting homes in order to review them, and in doing so, worked with relevant partner organisations. Further assurance was provided to the Board that when appropriate, the Council would suspend its use of a care home for a period of time, whilst an action plan is established and improvements delivered.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the Leeds Market Position Statement, as presented at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be noted, together with the intention of the Director of Adults and Health to publish it;

(b)  That it be noted that the Director of Adults and Health is responsible for keeping the Leeds Market Position Statement up to date through undertaking regular reviews and revisions.