Decision details

Decision

(a)       That the initial impact of the ‘lockdown’ phase of COVID-19 on                    vulnerable groups in Dorset (attached at appendix 1) be noted;

(b)       That the findings of a series of round-table discussions with Councillors   as summarised at appendix 2, be noted;

(c)        That the an ongoing assessment of the impact on vulnerable groups          through subsequent phases of the pandemic be agreed;

(d)       That the action plan outlined at section 5 of appendix 1 be agreed; and

(e)       That the initial assessment undertaken largely by staff ‘released’ from core roles to assist with the covid-19 response be noted and the actions set out in section 5 require appropriate resourcing and oversight.

(f)        That the report be referred to People Scrutiny Committee for  consideration.

Reason for Recommendation:  To ensure that Cabinet is aware of the impact of COVID-19 on Dorset’s vulnerable communities and responds accordingly.