The purpose of the report is: to provide the
background on the Government’s decision to close the ILF and
transfer full responsibility for supporting ILF customers to the
Council; to provide feedback on the outcome of the consultation
exercise that has taken place, on the options for how care and
support will continue; and to seek Cabinet agreement on the
preferred option
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Amending the budget or policy framework;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2015
Decision due: 9 Mar 2015 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and the Environment
Lead director: Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Integrated Care and Public Health
Contact: Sandra Mak Email: sandra.mak@merton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A consultation has been undertaken with all
current recipients of the ILF
Documents to be considered: Officer report.