Decision details
Section 75 Pooled Budget for Community Equipment Services
PDF 17 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Executive are asked to approve the
participation of Bracknell Forest in the Berkshire-wide approach to
the provision of specialist equipment to support people in their
own homes.
Decision:
That the Council become a partner to the new Pooled Budget Agreement (see Appendix 1 to the associated report) for the provision of a Community Equipment Service be agreed.
Reasons for the decision:
The six Berkshire Unitary Authorities and the Berkshire NHS (PCT Cluster) propose to establish a renewed joint agreement from March 2012, for the funding of a Community Equipment Service (CES) for people in the community using powers granted under Section 75 of the National Health Service Act 2006, to replace that which has operated since 2004. Slough Borough Council is the lead commissioning body for Community Equipment Service.
Alternative options considered:
The alternative would be to withdraw from the Berkshire partnership and to tender for a Bracknell Forest service.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: Within existing budget.
Declarations: None.
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.
Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Adult Social Care & Health.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Public Meetings held across Berkshire.
Consultees
People who have equipment, staff and
providers
Contact: Zoë Johnstone, Chief Officer: Adults & Joint Commissioning Email: zoe.johnstone@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351365.
Report author: Zoë Johnstone
Publication date: 15/11/2011
Date of decision: 15/11/2011
Decided at meeting: 15/11/2011 - Executive
Effective from: 24/11/2011
Accompanying Documents: