Decision details

This decision is seeking approval to enter into a revised Section 75 Agreement in line with the Better Care Fund Plan for 2023/24.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve entry into an agreement with North West London Integrated Commissioning Board pursuant to Section 75 of the National Health Service Act 2006 in respect of the Better Care Fund to support integrated and jointly commissioned services for an initial period of one year for the financial year 2023/24, with the ability to extend the agreement by period or periods up to a further 4 years.

(2)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, to extend the agreement referred to in (1) above by such period or periods as are considered appropriate up to a further 4 years, such extensions to conclude by 31 March 2028.

(3)    To approve the transfer of the Council’s pro rata contribution as set out in paragraph 4.1 of the report for the financial year 2023/24 to the Better Care Fund pooled budget.

(4)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Adult Social Care and Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care and the Corporate Director, Finance and Resources to make annual financial contributions to the Better Care Fund pooled budget for subsequent financial years provided that there is no substantial change in partnership arrangements.