Decision details

To consider the options following consultation with users in relation to the possible withdrawal from the taxicard service and to review alternative options for the future.

      i.        that Option 3 be implemented from 1 October 2011 in order to manage demand in the future and focus the scheme on those with the highest needs.  This option is focused on the following changes:

a)    Introduction of a mobility assessment to replace the current GP assessment for people who do not automatically qualify for a Taxicard

b)    A reduced trip limit of 48 as the standard with provision to extend the number of trips based on clear criteria related to the mobility assessment, wider need and available circle of support

c)    Re-introducing double swiping and continuing to allow ‘roll overs’ to ensure that Taxicard members have control over their allocation and can use it to meet their individual needs.

    ii.        that authority be delegated to the Director of Adult Social Care in consultation with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, to adjust the trip level if the monthly monitoring data from London Councils indicates there will be an overspend in 2011/12.

Internal