East Sussex County Council currently supports
adults with Care Act eligible needs via a contract with a
third-party provider; however, there is an imminent risk of
provider failure.
Given the nature of the service, any break in provision and service
continuity would place adults at risk, increase delayed hospital
discharges and result in increased ambulance conveyance and
hospital admissions.
It is therefore essential that the Council make arrangements for
alternative service provision (if required) to ensure continuity of
service for a significant cohort of vulnerable adults.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/07/2025
Decision due: 25 Jul 2025 by Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Contact: Shannon Durkan, Executive Officer DMT Email: shannon.durkan@eastsussex.gov.uk.