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6.3 The Strategy outlines an approach which will meet the expectations of
vulnerable people and their supporting agencies whilst meeting the overall
objectives of the Government, including the focus on supporting families
without compromising Blaby District Council’s business objectives.
6.4 The purpose of the strategy is to ensure services to vulnerable adults are
more personalised, more preventative and more focused by:
• Providing a shared vision and commitment to assisting vulnerable people
• Improved access and usage of services by vulnerable people
• Ensuring all departments within Blaby District Council consider the impact of
any changes in service provision, funding or policies on vulnerable people.
• Vulnerable people are consulted and help us shape services of the future.
• District and parish councillors understand what we mean by vulnerability and
know where to refer individuals and families to.
• The safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children is considered in respect of
any information we become aware of.
6.5 All teams within Blaby District Council should:
• Support people to live as independently as possible and have a good quality
of life.
• Ensure people have the opportunity to make choices and have as much
control as possible over their lives.
• People get the support they need in local and community settings.
• Ensure the most vulnerable people are safeguarded against abuse.
• Support and encourage individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle and behaviour
and be self-reliant.
• Provide people with information about the range of services available to them
as a first response to need.
6.6 The Vulnerable Persons Strategy 2012-2014 has been developed jointly by
the council and its partners, through consultation with related statutory and
voluntary sector organisations and service providers. The strategy comprises
of the strategy itself, identification of vulnerable people, map of services and
an action plan. The action plan will be reviewed quarterly through the
Vulnerable People & Places Forum.
7. Other Relevant Considerations
Human Rights Act 1998
• Human rights have been considered but there are no overarching matters
for concern in relation to this report.
Legal Implications
• There are no legal implications
Human Resources Implications
• There are some implications in terms of human resources in relation to
ensuring staff and members receive training on what we mean by
vulnerability, identifying and signposting individuals.
Risk Assessment & Business Continuity
• There are no risks, business continuity or resilience issues associated with
this report.
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