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RESPONSIBLE BODY SCRUTINY COMMITTEE |
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ENQUIRY NAME WIGHTCARE |
REFERENCE NUMBER SC06/06 |
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OUTLINE OF ENQUIRY To enquire into the
financial circumstances of Wightcare, and to examine if the proposal to
transfer this Council service to a private-sector provider is in the best
interests of service users and the local economy. |
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REASON FOR ENQUIRY Proposal is of significant public interest
and should be examined to ensure the right decision is made for service-users
and the local economy. |
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PROPOSED OUTCOME/S To ensure that any transfer decision is the right one for service-users and the local economy |
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TERMS OF REFERENCE To examine all necessary
documentation regarding Wightcare, and interview relevant people, as the Lead
Member determines. To examine the private-sector provider proposals that are
under consideration. What will not be
included |
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KEY STAKEHOLDERS Cabinet Member for Care,
Health & Housing Director of Adult
Services Service users and groups
that represent them Staff employed within
Wightcare Unison |
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RELEVANT CORPORATE AND/OR COMMUNITY STRATEGY/IES Corporate Priorities
fit: X
Healthier communities and older people X Safer communities X Children
and young people Community strategy: Guaranteeing the Quality of Life and
Sustainability Improving Access to Services and
Facilities Supporting Jobs and the Local Economy |
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LEAD MEMBER CLLR GEOFF LUMLEY, assisted by Cllr Deborah Gardiner & Cllr Brian Mosdell |
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OFFICER INVOLVEMENT Lead
Link Officer: Sandy Weller & Keith Mitchell Overview
and Scrutiny Team: |
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DATE OF INITIATION05.04.06 |
PROPOSED DATE OF COMPLETION26.05.06 |
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