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Hull Council Approves £4.2M Boost for Adult Social Care
27 Jan
Summary
- Hull City Council will spend £4.2m on improving adult social care.
- Funding addresses long assessment waits and equipment delays.
- Investment targets home adaptations, temporary staff, and support schemes.
Hull City Council's cabinet has greenlit a substantial £4.2 million investment to bolster adult social care provisions, following a critical review by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC had previously assigned the lowest possible ranking to services assessing needs and supporting healthier lives.
The allocated funds will be distributed towards essential home adaptations, with £3 million directed to KWL, the council's maintenance company. An additional £1.4 million will support temporary agency staff, equipment procurement, and the outsourcing of assessments for the next year.
Improvements are also planned through two 'spend to save' initiatives. An annual investment of £101,000 will enhance the assistive technology team, while £107,000 annually will expand the Shared Lives scheme. These measures aim to improve efficiency and long-term savings.
The CQC report highlighted severe delays, including up to 853 days for occupational therapist assessments and 867 days for annual reviews, with some individuals waiting over a year for necessary equipment and home modifications. Councillor Linda Chambers noted that a key driver for service pressure is the public's desire to remain in their homes, emphasizing the impact of minor adaptations.
