Issue details

Proposal to cease the specialist mental health community outreach service

Adult Social Care is proposing to cease the specialist mental health community outreach service that supports people with dementia and their families, and instead provide support via existing universal services. The proposal is one of a number that the department has been consulting on to help close the Council’s funding gap. The results of the consultation will be shared and Cabinet will make a decision on whether the proposals go ahead or not.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/11/2024

Decision due: 25 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Department: Adult Social Care and Health

Contact: Paul Welch, Head of Service, Directly Provided Services, Older People 07748 931 426 Email: paul.welch@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07748 931426.

Consultation process

A public consultation is being carried out about the proposal.