Decision details

To agree the re-provision of services for people with a physical disability who use the Bridge resource centre, Hythe to achieve modernisation of the service to offer greater choice of provision.

How the decision relates to BS4K and Corporate Objectives:

BS4K Priority 15: Improve services for the most vulnerable people in Kent

Impact/costs and risks of proposed decision:

The services will be provided via alternate sites or direct payment. Potential costs and risks to be identified through Equality Impact Assessment and Gather Opinions consultation process

As cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, I approve the re-provision of services for people with a physical disability, using the Bridge resource centre, Hythe via alternative providers or a direct payment.

In taking this decision I have taken into account:

• The feedback from the consultation that was held from 24 July to 16 October 2012
• The Equality Impact Assessment that was completed as part of this process
• The report presented and views expressed at the Social care and Public health Cabinet Committee on 9 November 2012.

Members of the Social care and Public Health Cabinet Committee resolved that the decision proposed to be taken by the Cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, to take forward the re-provision of services for people with a physical disability at The Bridge Resource Centre at Hythe, using alternate providers or a direct payment, be endorsed.