Leeds City Council will have new statutory duties to fulfil due to the implementation of Care Act 2014 in April 2015. Executive Board are requested to approve the release of £608,000 to supplement identified funding of £1,044,000 for the implementation of changes to information management & technology systems to enable the successful implementation of the Care Act 2014 within the Council.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/06/2014
Decision due: 16 Jul 2014 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Services
Department: Adult Social Services
Contact: Julie Oxley, Head of Information Management & Technology 07891274499 Email: Julie.Oxley@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The Care Act 2014 Programme Team have developed a draft engagement, consultation and communications plan. The information management and technology changes associated with the Care Act 2014 will be included within these communications.
Consultees
Preliminary engagement and communication has been undertaken with the Executive and the Lead Member for Adult Social Care, Cabinet Members and the Corporate Leadership Team with regards to the overall impact of the Care Act 2014.
Chief Officer (Customer Access) and the Customer Access Programme Team.
Portfolio Holder: Adult Social Care