Decision details

Specialist Supported Living for People with Autism (ODD/098/2021)

Decision Maker: Executive Director Adults and Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To procure a specialist support service to support 6 working age adults from Barnsley (who have support needs relating to their diagnosis of autism) to maintain their own tenancy and develop skills to live as independently as possible.

 

Reasons for the decision:

Secure continuity of provision when current contract ends, the Council has a statutory duty to meet assessed social care need.

 

The need for this service is identified in the South Yorkshire Housing Needs Analysis and supported by specialist social work teams.

Publication date: 17/05/2021

Date of decision: 13/05/2021