Issue - meetings

That the information contained in the report and the progress made be noted.

The Senior Manager – Integrated Services and Lead Adults introduced a report to provide an update on Direct Payments.  She provided background information and asked the Direct Payments Team Manager to present the report and explain the direct payments scheme.  A short film on the Direct Payments Support Service accompanied the report.

                        In response to the question raised by Councillor Mackie concerning the employment of Personal Assistants, the Direct Payments Team Managerexplained that if individuals chose to engage Personal Assistants they became employers and received information and support from the Direct Payments Support Service.

Members and the Chief Officer (Social Services) spoke in praise of the Direct Payments Scheme and the support service provided.  The Chair commented on the need to raise awareness of the Service for families who had members being admitted into care.

The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor Mackie and seconded by Councillor Cunningham.

RESOLVED:

That the information contained in the report and the progress made be noted.