Decision details

Establishment of Three Continuing Health Care Social Work Posts, 12 Month Pilot Funded by Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group

Reference: D52311

Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

• The Director of Adults and Health noted the technical content of this report.
• The Director of Adults and Health approved the proposed pilot which is critical to ensuring that the CCG are compliant with their responsibilities in relation to the CHC National Framework and to ensure that individuals with the most complex health needs are in receipt of the appropriate funding stream.
• The Director of Adults and Health approved establishing and recruiting to the 3 CHC Social Work posts as part of this pilot.
• The Director of Adults and Health agreed a cost neutral recommendation for the Council by accepting the transfer of monies from the CCG for a 12 month pilot.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Maxine Naismith, Head of Service, Learning and Disability Services Email: maxine.naismith@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 24/09/2020

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