Scope

3.1    AIS requirements described in this policy apply to: 

• council staff involved in any way with Adult Social Care services
  
  
• any individual or body to whom the council has delegated its authority for carrying out its adult social care duties and functions
  
  
• anyone using adult social care services who has information or communication needs relating to a disability, impairment or sensory loss who is: 

• • an adult in need of care and support 
  • the carer of an adult in need of care and support 
  • the parent of a service user under 18, for example a young person in transition. 

3.2    Specific exclusions from AIS requirements are listed at Appendix 1 

3.3    council staff responsible for commissioning services which are subject to the AIS will ensure that service providers are aware of the need to comply with AIS requirements. Staff will seek assurance and evidence from providers that demonstrate their compliance with the standard. (Section 8 AIS specification)