Stricter rules on care for elderly, meaning only "life and limb" cases get care home places. Could lead to an increase in bed-blocking as elderly patients who could be in care homes tie up NHS beds.
Saving: £90,000.
Cut spending on computers, administration, training and health and safety. Would affect things like computer upgrades, furniture replacement and basic infrastructure.
Saving: £107,000.
Temporary closure of Bath Road Children's Residential facility from January to March. Would mean two children have to be moved on and the council would lose the ability to provide placements for the most difficult children in the borough.
Saving: £20,000.
Reduce payments to foster carers. Could risk losing foster families to neighbouring authorities and to independent foster agencies.
Saving: £140,000.
Reduce number of mobile phones. Could place lone workers at risk when away from the office.
Saving: £500.
Reduce by six the number of children in expensive out of borough placements.
Saving £60,000.
Cut the infrastructure budget for the Adult Care division. Officers admit this could affect the department's ability to function and reduce staff morale.
Saving: £36,000.
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