Policy Statement
1.1 There are fundamental principles, which underpin Gloucestershire County Councils corporate governance arrangements. Principle 4 is “Taking informed and transparent decisions, which are subject to effective scrutiny and managing risk”. This policy contributes to ensuring there is an effective risk management system in place for adult social care and that we are maximising opportunities by enabling individuals to take managed risks.
GCC Code of Corporate Governance
Download a copy of the Policy here: Promoting-Choice-Policy.pdf
1.2 The introduction of self directed support with the emphasis on people having more choice about how their needs are met makes it all the more essential that we work with individuals and their families to ensure risks are identified, quantified, discussed and managed. We need to ensure we support people and enable them to take risks that are reasonable, because of the benefits they bring, but balance this with our duty to ensure that vulnerable people are protected from exploitation or abuse.
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