Decision details

Cabinet

1. Noted the changes to the 2020/2021 S256 agreement between the Council and BNSSG CCG regarding the BNSSG Healthier Together Single System Plan including the incorporation of additional funding of £2.24m relating to additional hospital discharge funding.
2. Authorised the Director of People to spend the additional funding as outlined in Appendix A including to implement the hospital discharge proposals.
3. Noted the additional funding bids that have been submitted to BNSSG CCG of c£6m as set out in Appendix A.
4. Authorised the Executive Director People, if the bids are successful, to accept and spend the funding allocations as outlined in Appendix A.
5. Authorised the Executive Director of People to progress bids with BNSSG CCG as outlined in Appendix A.
6. Noted that there are ongoing discussions with the CCG on New Models of Care for Learning Disabilities and Autism Bespoke Placements.
7. Authorised the Executive Director People in consultation with the Director of Finance to enter into agreements with the CCG on behalf of BCC, including the acceptance of funding from BNSSG CCG.
8. Noted the proposed change (subject to audit approval) in accounting treatment of the grant such that the income will be recognised in the year of receipt, which in turn will allow BCC to create an earmarked reserve for Integrated Care Activities and where necessary carry forward funding in line with BCC spending plans.