Decision details

Proposed decision: To approve the Strategy for Adults with Autism in Kent, as required under the National Autism Strategy, Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives (2010).

How the decision relates to Corporate Objectives:

The development of the Strategy supports Strategic Outcome 3 of KCC’s strategic statement:

·   That all adults in Kent live independent and fulfilled lives safely in their local communities

Financial Implications: This is a high level document with broad strategic outcomes.

Legal Implications: It is a requirement for all Local Authorities to have a Strategy for Adults with Autism, as set out in the National Autism Strategy – ‘Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives’ (2010), and to have a local plan in place

Equality Implications: An Equality Impact Assessment has been carried out as part of the consultation process.

The matter is not referred to in the Business Plan/Medium Term Capital Programme.

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As Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, I

(a)  Approve and adopt the Strategy for Adults with Autism in Kent (2016-20121) and

(b)  Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Social Care, Health and Wellbeing, or other nominated officer to refresh and/or make revisions as appropriate during its lifetime