Decision details

To adopt the Partnership Principles Kent’s Forward View for Mental Health 2016-2021 and approve the overarching intentions plan for adults with mental health needs.

The proposed decision relates to the strategic outcomes as set out in KCC’s Strategic Statement 2015-2020 ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes’ and A Commissioning Framework for Kent County Council ‘Delivering better outcomes for Kent residents through improved commissioning’.

The proposed decision also reflects the thematic approaches of promoting well-being, promoting independence and supporting independence as set out in the ‘Your life, your well-being – a vision and strategy for adult social care 2016-2021’.

As Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, I:

a) APPROVE the adoption of the Partnership Principles Kent’s Forward View for Mental Health 2016 – 2021;

b) APPROVE the overarching intentions plan for adults with mental health needs; and

c) DELEGATE authority to the Corporate Director of Social Care, Health and Wellbeing, or other nominated officer, to undertake the necessary actions to implement the decision.