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J McKerrall, Strategic Programme Manager, Scotland Excel, gave a presentation in relation to social care.
The presentation provided information in relation to annual fee negotiations; provided an update on the national care home contract; and outlined the current position in relation to Adult Care and Children’s Services.
Discussion took place on Adult Social Care and Children’s Services, and it was proposed that Scotland Excel write to the Scottish Government to ensure that local government was part of a financing stream.
DECIDED:
(a) That Scotland Excel write to the Scottish Government to ensure that local government was part of a financing stream;
(b) That Scotland Excel ensure colleagues within ‘The Promise’ team were made aware of the increased costs expected within the children’s services portfolio;
(c) That the presentation be noted.
At this point in the meeting, the Chair intimated that due to time restrictions those items not considered at today’s meeting be considered at a future meeting of this group.