Decision details

The decision outlines how Adult Social Care Management cover 7 days, including Bank Holidays and ensure social workers have access to Management Support across 7 days.

Government thinking is pushing the NHS and Local Authorities to wards 7 day working as clearly patients should not be disadvantaged due to the day of the week that they are admitted to hospital and need to be discharged as soon as possible in order to reach their maximum potential. In addition, Better Care Fund is dependant on progress toward Integrated 7 day working.

From 2 June 2018, all new Social Worker appointments will be on a 7 day working basis to ensure Doncaster have appropriate resources in place. Staff regardless of their base during the week will work on a rota basis covering IDT and other Dishcarge Pathway.

The decision to ensure appropriate management cover is available at weekends and bank holidays to support patient flow and discharges across the Health and Social care system and to reduce Delayed Transfers of Care.

Informal staff consultation has taken place with formal consultations being finalised.

Options considered are detailed within the decision record.