Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
DECISIONS made by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health, Councillor Carl Maynard, on 15 May 2023 at a Remote Meeting via Microsoft Teams
1. Decisions made by the Lead Member on 20 April 2023
1.1 The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2023.
2. Disclosure of interests
2.1 Councillor Maynard declared a personal interest in item 4 as a member of Rother District Council. He did not consider this to be prejudicial.
3. Urgent items
3.1 There were none.
4. Reports
4.1 A copy of the report referred to below is included in the minute book.
5. Direct Payments Support Service (DPSS)
5.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health regarding the re-tendering of the Direct Payments Support Service (DPSS) contract.
DECISIONS
5.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Approve the re-commission of the Direct Payments Support Service (DPSS); and
2) Delegate authority to the Director of Adult Social Care to take all necessary actions to give effect to the implementation of the above decision including the award of the contract to the successful bidder.
REASONS
5.3 DPSS offer vital provision to support eligible individuals with their Direct Payments to meet their care and support needs.