Decision details
Authority to agree changes to the Taxicard scheme in Brent from October 2011
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
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.
Decision:
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.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Internal
Contact: Alison Elliott, Director of Adult Social Services Email: alison.elliott@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4230.
Report author: Alison Elliott
Publication date: 21/09/2011
Date of decision: 19/09/2011
Decided at meeting: 19/09/2011 - Executive
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