Issue - meetings

Following the regulatory reports on Cornwall, Sutton and Merton NHS services to people with learning disabilities, and the MENCAP report on acute healthcare for the same user group, in August 2008, the government issued guidance and support to effect the transfer of responsibilities for the commissioning of health and social services for people with learning disabilities from the NHS to local authorities. The negotiations with NHS Brent have been concluded regarding the resources and commissioning responsibilities for those under the relevant criteria from 2007, with effect for 2009/10 and going forward from April 2010, as outlined in this report.

(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.

Following the issue of government guidance and support to effect the transfer of responsibilities for the commissioning of health and social services for people with learning disabilities from the NHS to local authorities, negotiations with NHS Brent have been concluded regarding the resources and commissioning responsibilities for those under the relevant criteria from 2007, with effect for 2009/10 and going forward from April 2010, as outlined in the report from the Director of Housing and Community Care.  The Lead Member (Adults, Health and Social Care) outlined the areas that would be included in the transfer which she felt would sit well with the council’s role as a provider of public health services and dealing with people with complex needs.

RESOLVED:-

(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.