Decision details

(1)  That the Executive report and the Report of the Ombudsman, as detailed at Appendix A, be received.

(2)  That the actions already taken to address the concerns set out in the Ombudsman's Report, as set out in the Executive report, be affirmed and noted.

(3)  That the recommendations of the Ombudsman, as detailed at paragraph 59 of the Ombudsman's Report be accepted as set out in paragraph 1.38 of the Executive report.

(4)  That approval be given to the carrying out of a full review of the legal, financial and operational implications of the recommendations, as detailed at paragraph 60 of the Ombudsman's Report, with a view to a decision being taken on the Council's future approach to payment arrangements for residential care prior to the expiry of the 6 month period specified by the Ombudsman.

(5)  That the Executive Councillor for Adult Care, Health and Children's Services be delegated authority to the taking of the final decision in respect of the recommendations in paragraph 60 of the Ombudsman's Report.