Issue - meetings
Call in of Strategic Director Decision in relation to Carephones
Meeting: 17/11/2023 - Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel (Item 5.)
5. Call in of Strategic Director Decision in relation to Carephones 
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To consider information relating to the Strategic Director Decision in relation to Carephones.
Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 Areas of Focus, item 5.
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- Appendix 2 Call-In Hearing Timetable, item 5.
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- 1. Carephones Digital Switch-over report to Portfolio Holders Briefing 16 May 2022, item 5.
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- 2. KeyDecisionNoticeKDNandPrivateappendixproforma200923 RP final copy, item 5.
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- 3. integrated-impact-assessment-stage-1, item 5.
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- Decision Notice- Carephones Restructure and Full Cost Recovery, item 5.
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Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the decision taken in relation to Care Phones be freed for implementation.
2. In respect of the decision set out in (1) above the Panel offer the following comments in relation to the Areas of Focus outlined in the Notice of Call-In:
Relevant Considerations: Impact
The Panel note that the impact assessment was undertaken but would request that the stage 2 assessment should be published along with the decision. The Panel further notes that the Public Sector Equality duty is met and recognises the means testing element of the charging and the enhanced offer to all service users from the move to a digital system.
Consultation
With regard to consultation, the Panel note that the Co-production Board had been approached in relation to the changes. It is noted that the change in provision is not substantial and will not result in the removal of any elements that are currently provided.
As part of the delivery of the service the Panel encourage ongoing engagement with service users and carers to deliver the digital offer.
Options
The Panel are satisfied that the alternative funding streams had been considered and are content that the means tested model offers the fairest way of funding provision.