Decision details

Leeds City Council to receive the transfer of £100,000 from Leeds CCG on an annual basis and this will be recurrent. The purpose of the transfer will be to support a programme of work addressing mental health inequalities experienced by BAME groups, specifically the over  representation of people from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups who are detained under the mental health act. This is a priority within the Leeds Mental Health Strategy and a key performance measure within the Leeds Plan.

The funding will be used to recruit to a post within Public Health which will focus on developing a city-wide network and whole systems approaches. The funding will also be used to deliver a grants programme, administered by the Third Sector.

This programme forms part of wider work in the city. Organisations in Leeds are already working with national partners who are providing expertise, coaching and facilitation across Manchester, London and Birmingham (www.synergicollaborativecentre.co.uk

The Director of Adults and Health noted the contents of this report and approved the following:-

a)  That the committee/Director of Public Health note the partnership arrangements and transfer of funding from Leeds CCG to a value of £100,000 per annum on a recurrent basis.

b)  To recruit to a PO4 post on a permanent contract

Councillor Charlwood briefing, and A&H delegated decision panel.

CCG – Kashif Ahmed, Strategic Commissioner Mental Health

Councillor Charlwood

Deputy Director of Public Health – Victoria Eaton

Public Health Leadership Team

A & H Delegated Decision Panel

Leeds Mental Health Partnership Board