Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Public Health which presented the outcome of engagement on the proposed decommissioning of the Probation Health Trainer Service and the proposed cessation of the Service.  A copy of the report marked ‘Agenda Item 14’ is filed with these minutes.

Mrs. Richardson CC expressed disappointment that it was necessary to curtail services but acknowledged that there would be duplication and it was therefore sensible to decommission this Service.

RESOLVED:

a)         That the outcome of the engagement on the proposed decommission of the Probation Health Service across Leicestershire be noted;

b)         That the Probation Health Service be decommissioned as of 31 March 2025.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION

The proposal follows a review of need, existing service provision, the Council’s responsibilities, and a review of engagement responses.

The current contract for the Probation Health Trainer service end on 31 March 2025.  Alternative services to support the health and wellbeing of these service users are available.

The Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024/25 – 2027/28 includes a requirement for savings via a review of commissioned services.