Plymouth Council has announced a review of social care services in order to address gaps in provision.

The review, which has been triggered by concerns over a lack of support available for complex dementia and mental health issues, bariatric care, those with complex physical health needs and on ventilators, will see the council work with residential and nursing care home providers as well as health partners.

Councillor Mary Aspinall, cabinet member for health and adult social care, said: “This is a vitally important piece of work for us to carry out. The existing contract allows our team the flexibility to place adults in care homes when needed with bespoke packages of care, ensuring they receive the right care. However, with a growing ageing population and more adults with very complex needs, we’re planning to review our adult care service over the coming months to make sure that we’re fully meeting the needs of local people.

“We will be listening to and engaging with our valued care providers across the city as well as adults receiving care, and their families, as their experiences and needs are the number one priority. This supports our ageing well agenda, ensuring that adults receive the best possible care as they grow older.”

The council said it was renewing current contracts with residential care homes for a further year to allow time for the review of existing and future services.