Welfare Rights – Joint Trade Union report

Members will know that the Unit was down in the Budget for closure year. There has been widespread support for the Unit from members working across Adults & Children’s Services. UNISON has been lobbying Councillors, resulted in the decision being deferred to Cabinet Committee 1 September.

To view all 151 pages click this link

http://committeepapers.barnet.gov.uk/democracy/reports/reportdetail.asp?ReportID=8432

The appendices are 134 pages most of which make the case for keeping the service. We are concerned about the impact it will have on the social workers who use the service. Earlier this year we had hundreds of emails from social workers supporting the work of the Unit.

The Cabinet Committee report is recommending closure of the Unit.

If you are a social worker and have used the Unit:

·         What are your social work teams plans to replace this service for you and your clients?

·         Will this have an impact on your work?

·         Has this been discussed?

If not, then put in on the agenda at your next team meeting. Even better , if you are a social worker, community care officer, why not come along to the Cabinet Committee meeting on 1 September starts 7pm (Hendon Town Hall) and hear why Cabinet are being told that this decision is not going to have a adverse effect on service users & carers.

The Trade Unions have tabled a final report requesting the Council to keep the Unit

To view our report click here