Decision details

A report to seek approval for the Better Lives programme approach and objectives, and the investment priorities for the Improved Better Care Fund (IBCF). Also to consider:

1. The procurement of a consultant

2. The increased rate for home care that has been applied since November 2017.

•      Delegated authority was given to the Head of Service (South/ Hospitals – Adult Care Support and Chair of the Governance Board) to pilot, purchase and rollout the “best fit” mobile technology for Social Care teams to enable them to do their jobs more effectively.

•      Approval was given to spend within the parameters of the summary spreadsheet attached (Total value - Capital £912,409 and a recurring revenue cost of £186,763) to achieve service improvement work.

•      It was noted that the Governance Board had responsibility for ensuring that the right devices are bought, that mobile applications work and that the culture and working practices develop to harness the potential of the technology.