Issue details

Summary

This report will introduces the joint Intermediate Care and Reablement Strategy between the Council and NHS Medway Care Commissioning Group (Medway CCG) and provide information on future implications.

Developed to follow a range of national Health and Social Care policies, it is  aligned with and includes a range of local strategies to support Medway residents to live independently and to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.

Stakeholders have been consulted in producing the strategy and will continue to be consulted as aspects of the strategy are implemented.  The Strategy is being considered by the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 11 August 2015 and Health and Wellbeing Board on 15 September 2015.

Access to Information

The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.