The Care Act 2014 expands the duties on local authorities withregard to arranging independent advocacy for service usersand carers. In response to this it is necessary to review ourcurrent arrangements and make plans toensure adequate provision of independent advocacy locally.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/01/2015
Decision due: 17 Mar 2015 by Health & Wellbeing Board and ICB Sub-Committee (Committees in Common)
Lead member: Adult Social Care and Health Portfolio
Lead director: Corporate Director of Adult & Community Services
Department: Adult and Community Services
Contact: Mark Tyson, Director, Strategy and Participation Email: mark.tyson@lbbd.gov.uk Tel: 020 8227 2875.