The purpose of the report is to advise the Integration Joint Board on the development and implementation of the Mental Health Strategy across the City

To seek approval from the Integration Joint Board for the use of the new Mental Health monies across the City.

To set out with clarity the policy framework for the allocation of resources for Adults assessed as eligible to receive social care support; the processes for resolving any areas of dispute that may arise; and to recommend further actions that support service user, carer and practitioner awareness.

This policy framework is required to make explicit and transparent the approach that will be taken by all officers in the discharging of Glasgow City Council’s statutory duties that ensures fairness in the prioritisation and allocation of resources for the City’s most vulnerable and at risk individuals.

To set out a clear and transparent policy direction for the transition from overnight sleepover support to alternative support arrangements that will inform service users (including their legal proxies), carers and service providers and guide the approach to be undertaken by social work practitioners.

As reported to the IJB Finance and Audit Committee in October 2017, a transformational change programme will be initiated to inform the future provision of overnight supports. This work will be taken forward with the full involvement of service user and carer representatives. However, it is considered by GCHSCP that this programme of work requires to be guided by an explicit policy direction on a transition away from sleepover support.