Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Chief Executive Officer, Care Dorset.

The shareholder committee considered a report, which provided an update on matters relating to Care Dorset since the previous meeting.

The Chair of the Board reported that recruitment for a Non-Executive Director with commercial and business development expertise, would commence at the end of June 2026. This would ensure a range of expertise on the board and would support the board’s aspirations for growth of Care Dorset. In addition, it was noted that Dorset Council’s Chief Executive had joined a meeting of the board last week for a helpful discussion on how Care Dorset could support the council in its wider transformation programme, with further discussions to be held, and it was noted that a governance review was to be undertaken by Care Dorset to ensure the company was working in line with good corporate governance.

The Chief Executive Officer (Care Dorset) thanked all Care Dorset colleagues for their efforts in supporting people within the service during the recent hot weather. In addition, he provided an overview of the areas covered by the report including occupancy levels, day opportunities, community reablement and staff turnover and sickness levels. In respect of revenue, it was hoped that this would increase in the coming months and would be supported by a comprehensive marketing programme.

In response to a question regarding the council’s transition to a new model for day opportunities, it was reported that the service was performing well, with attendance above commissioned levels, including use on a private basis. The service was supporting people to be able to continue living in their own homes.

The Chief Executive Officer (Care Dorset) provided an overview of action taken in response to the recent period of hot weather. Lessons were being learnt and plans to be put in place to respond to hot weather situations in the future. A report would be provided to the shareholder.

The report was noted.