Do the recommendations take in to account anticipated demographic changes?
An analysis has been carried out of the demographic predictions and the needs that may arise as a result. This is being balanced with the continued emphasis on people remaining in their own homes, including sheltered accommodation. This limits the rate of increased need for residential care. 25. Do the proposals reflect County Council policy and the White Paper (Our Health, Our Care, Our Say) The proposals focus on Suffolk County Council as an enabling authority, the options include reference to the potential for individual budgets, community involvement and health partnership. This is in the context of the Duty of Care, which must equally be discharged, so the local authority must ensure the needs of its population can be met. 26. Do the recommendations consider the experience of other local authorities and that of other European countries? There have been telephone discussions with other local authorities and questionnaires completed. An Information Network has been accessed and othe
