Issue - meetings

Cabinet considered an update on the review of Lancashire's Short Break offer following the decision taken by Cabinet on 8 August 2019. The report set out a number of recommendations in relation to the delivery of a redesigned Short Break Offer that would enable the county council to fulfil its statutory responsibilities in relation to the sufficiency of provision of short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, and their parents and carers.

Resolved: That:

i  The outcomes of the review of the full short breaks offer in Lancashire be noted.

ii  The proposed changes to the model and arrangements for short breaks in Lancashire: Break-time, Day-time and Night-time (overnight) that are set out in the report, be agreed.

iii  The proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for Lancashire: Break-time, Day-time and Night-time short breaks that are set out in the report, to approve funding of £765,000 from reserves in 2020/21 and to be built into the Medium Term Financial Strategy from 2021/22 be agreed.

iv  Approve a consultation on the proposed changes which will be the subject of a further report to Cabinet in due course.