Agenda item

Wendy Lowder, Executive Director, Communities, spoke to the item and referred to the delayed publication of the Government’s approach to the Better Care Fund (BCF) and it was noted that the intention was for minimal change.  There was no obligation to submit the BCF plan for approval but, there were a number of requirements such as reviewing expenditure on social care and having an agreement of the plan in writing

It was noted that there were no plan targets, but this had not hampered partnership work which had helped to prevent delayed discharges despite challenges.  Thanks were given to all staff involved.

Members heard that 2021 spending plans were largely a roll forward of previous years, with additional spending commitments.  In addition, there were proposals for an uplift amount for 2021 and also commitments to the business cases in relation to developing an Older People Health and Wellbeing Service and Community Reablement Support.

RESOLVED:-

(i)           That the content of the report be noted; and

(ii)          That the 2020/1 Better Care Fund planning template including additional spending commitments, be approved.