Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Economy and Place) & Deputy Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for
Confidence (SFC) to lead community partners in delivering
therapeutic interventions through physical activities. These
interventions aim to support adults with physical disabilities,
learning disabilities, long-term health conditions, and their
carers by promoting early help and preventative measures. The
council's initiative seeks to address health inequalities by
providing accessible, person-centred physical activity
opportunities.
Since 2019, SFC has operated at Clacton Leisure Centre, offering
sessions led by Occupational Therapists that include swimming and
bespoke classes. Participants are encouraged to overcome barriers
to exercise, whether due to mental health issues or physical
limitations. For some, even entering a venue and paying for an
activity is a significant step forward. Skilled Occupational
Therapists support participants in becoming more active and leading
fulfilling lives.
As part of the appointment, Tendring District Council (TDC) are
required to enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to continue
its partnership.
A) To enter into a three-year Service Level
Agreement with Sports for Confidence, following consultation with
the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Public Realm.
B)That the third-year contribution of £12,500 will be funded
from the revenue generated by the sessions following consultation
with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Public Realm.
Not to proceed with the agreement, which will
not support the sport and activity strategy concepts by delivering
sessions by qualified coaches, who work with occupational
therapists, suitable for people who have, learning disabilities,
mental health issues, dementia, autism, a physical impairment or
disability and/ or other complex health needs will be.
Publication date: 25/10/2024
Date of decision: 25/10/2024