Decision details

*re-published: call-in no longer applies* Action to meet Recommendations from Ombudsman Public Report

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That the Corporate Director (strategic Resources) be recommended to

a) agree the case as deprivation of assets, and that Mrs Y and her family be advised accordingly; and

b) authorise payment of the outstanding debt to the home where Mrs Y is resident be made and, due to lack of Mrs Y’s resources, this debt be written off.



Reasons for the decision:

Action to comply with recommendations from Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Alternative options considered:


Payment of debt from Mrs Y’s assets not achievable. No alternative sources of funding. Money owed to home needs to be paid to maintain Mrs Y’s placement.


Publication date: 14/04/2021

Date of decision: 18/05/2018