Having considered an officer report and a presentation by the Deputy Mayor,
Councillor Chris Best, the Mayor and Cabinet agreed that:
(1) the Council’s recommendation to adopt the Unison Ethical Care Charter
be accepted; and
(2) a phased implementation of an Ethical Care Charter, with a structured
approach to the adoption of the pledges for each new contract procured from
April 2019 be approved to ensure that future procurements of homecare are
taken in the context of Lewisham’s commitment to being an Ethical Care
Council as well as ensuring affordability and market sustainability.