Resolved –

(1)       That the report be noted and time be allowed for the new services to embed and commence with their change programmes.

(2)       That it be encouraged for services to work closely with the Bradford West Ward Members and to ensure service access data is up to date for a wide range of stakeholders and referrers.

(3)       That an update report be brought back to the Bradford West Area Committee in 12 months time in relation to "the take up of welfare advice provision in the Bradford West Area". That the report further includes a breakdown on a Ward basis of the numbers of clients form the Bradford West area using the Welfare Advice Services in comparison to other constituencies.

(4)       That service providers be thanked for their commitments towards the Welfare Advice Services in the Bradford District.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Corporate

ACTION:       Strategic Director – Health and Wellbeing