Hounslow Council is exploring a new Integrated Care pilot programme aimed at alleviating pressures on adult social care services provided by the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH) and to alleviate cost pressures. The programme also aims to address demographic factors that contribute to the need for these services. The Health and Adults Care Scrutiny Panel is set to scrutinise the pilot's implementation and its potential impact on service demand.
The initiative was a key topic of discussion at the Health and Adults Care Scrutiny Panel meeting on 9 September 2025, where members agreed to delve deeper into the project's details. This follows an informal meeting on 24 June 2025, where the panel initially decided to explore pressures in adult social care throughout the year, building on previous work focused on commissioning and contract management.
The panel aims to understand the specifics of the pilot programme, including its development and how it will support residents. As part of their research, the panel plans to invite officers and conduct site visits to care homes, sheltered accommodation, and homes for people with learning disabilities.
Vid Calovski is scheduled to arrange a meeting with Ben Collins, the Programme Director for Integrated Care, to provide the panel with further information about the pilot. This meeting will offer an opportunity for members to learn more and ask questions about the initiative.
The Agenda Frontsheet for the 9 September meeting outlines the panel's focus on the pilot's terms of reference, patient and resident voices, and patient involvement best practice. The Public Reports Pack provides further details on the agenda and related documents, including the Monitoring Officer Declaring Interests Note.
According to the meeting notes from the 24 June informal meeting, the panel seeks to scrutinise the pilot project to understand its impact on alleviating pressures within adult social care. The panel also aims to provide scrutiny of the implementation of the pilot project and how it will impact alleviating pressures within adult social care.