Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Adult Social Services proposing the integration of the specialist mental health assessment and care management function delivered by Adult Social Care with the secondary mental health services provided by the Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust.

The Director of Adult Social Services submitted a report regarding the proposed integration of the specialist mental health social care services with the specialist secondary mental health service, which would include Leeds Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT) acting as host organisation for the partnership. In determining this matter, the Board took into consideration all matters contained within the accompanying report.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the proposal to integrate specialist mental health social care services with specialist secondary mental health service, with LPFT acting as host organisation for the partnership, be approved.

(b)  That the development of a Section 75 agreement, detailing the governance of the partnership between Adult Social Care and LPFT, be approved.

(c)  That the secondment of social care staff to LPFT from 1st April 2012 be agreed.

(d)  That it be noted that further detailed work will be undertaken to ensure the ongoing balance of social care management within the partnership.

(e)  That the review of roles and functions of social work within the partnership be noted.