Decision details

The County Council uses a Resource Allocation System (RAS) to assist its determination of Personal Budgets allocated to adults eligible under the Care Act. 

This reports contains details of the policy framework underpinning the use of the RAS, and seeks approval of the system configuration recommended to ensure the best fit between meeting individual need, Care Act compliance and affordability.

The Committee considered a report on the proposed adoption and use of a new Resource Allocation System (RAS) to support decision making in the setting of personal budgets for adults with eligible care needs, which would enable the delivery of savings and ensure compliance with the Care Act.

It was noted that the report contained a complex and significant set of proposals which would affect many individuals who already received services or may do so in the future.  It was felt that a Bite Size briefing should be be arranged for all members of the Council to enable the implementation and implications of the new RAS to be fully explained and understood.

Resolved:  That the recommendations set out in the report to the Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services be noted and that, subject to the request for a Bite Size briefing on the new RAS, no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.