To commence consultation on the redesign and reconfigure of the short breaks, respite and support services for disabled children, young people and their families.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2023
Decision due: 26 Sep 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Children's Services
Lead director: Strategic Director - Children and Families
Department: Children (stat)
Contact: Kieran Lord, Interim Service Director: Resources, Improvements & Partnerships Email: kieran.lord@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The report seeks permission to complete an engagement/consultation process in relation to proposals to redesign and reconfigure services that provide respite, support, and short breaks for children and young people with disabilities and their families and carers in Kirklees. We plan to continue existing consultative conversations with community agencies and partners regarding the provision of an holistic and community-based provision to meet the needs of Kirklees children, young people and families/carers, considering the council’s current financial pressures.
This will involve consultation with current service users, effected staff from internal and external agencies, and associated partners. All relevant and necessary integrated equalities assessments will be completed.
Senior officers including service directors and heads of services will directly lead the engagement processes.
Members/Officers Involved: Name: Kieran Lord Job Title: Service Director for Resources, Improvements and Partnerships E-mail: kieran.lord@kirklees.gov.uk Councillor Viv Kendrick