Decision details
The transfer of resources from NHS Brent to Brent Council for people with learning disabilities
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To accept and agree transfer of funds for learning disability from NHS Brent.
Decision:
(i) that approval be given to the financial agreement for the commissioning of services for individuals with learning disabilities between the Council and NHS Brent and approve the PCT transferring the following funds to the Council:
£7.511m for 2009-10 (£7.261million plus inflation of £250,000)
£7.611m for 2010-11, (£7.261million plus inflation of £350,000)
(ii) that approval be given to the revision of the joint commissioning of services by staff responsible for the learning disabilities function, such that the Council becomes the lead commissioner, with accountability for the function being held by the Joint Executive Team, between NHS Brent and the Council;
(iii) that the Director for Housing and Community Care submit a report seeking approval on the remaining transfers of responsibilities and resources for individuals with learning disabilities from NHS Brent to the Council by 31 March 2011. This is to include the NHS Campus closure programme and the future arrangements for the Community Team for People with a Learning Disability.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Other reasons / organisations consulted
NHS Brent, Learning Disability Partnership Board
Contact: Alison Elliott, Director of Adult Social Services Email: alison.elliott@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4230.
Report author: Alison Elliott
Publication date: 13/08/2010
Date of decision: 11/08/2010
Decided at meeting: 11/08/2010 - Executive
Accompanying Documents:
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