Decision details

Bracknell Forest Sensory Needs Strategy

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Bracknell Forest Sensory Needs Strategy sets out the needs of people with sensory needs living in Bracknell Forest and identifies priorities for support. This Strategy covers 2015 – 2020.

Decision:

That:

 

      i.        the 2015-2020 Sensory Needs Strategy be approved subject to suggested amendments

 

     ii.        the development of an Action Plan by the Sensory Needs Partnership Board driven by the Sensory Needs Strategy be agreed

 

Reasons for the decision:

The current Sensory Needs Strategy for Bracknell Forest runs until the end of 2014.There is currently no local document providing strategic direction for the development of sensory needs support in Bracknell Forest. From the end of 2014 to date, the Sensory Needs Partnership Board has been responsible updating and implementing the Sensory Needs Action Plan.

 

Alternative options considered:

Not changing the existing strategy.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: Within existing budget

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Adult Social Care, Health & Housing

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Public Sensory Needs Conference
Presentations at local related voluntary groups
Consultation questionnaire available on website, in Braille, emailed, paper-copy and to be completed over the phone. Feedback received in British Sign Language – translated and transcribed.

Consultees

People who have sensory needs (including people who are Blind, have Low Vision, are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind or have Dual Sensory Needs).
People who care for people with Sensory Needs.
Voluntary organisations supporting people with Sensory Needs.
Practitioners supporting people with Sensory Needs.

Contact: Mira Haynes, Chief Officer: Adult Social Care Email: mira.haynes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351599.

Report author: Mira Haynes

Publication date: 26/01/2016

Date of decision: 26/01/2016

Decided at meeting: 26/01/2016 - Executive

Effective from: 03/02/2016

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