Decision details
SECTION 75 AGREEMENTS
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To agree Section 75 arrangements for 2011/12, including new arrangements in respect of adult social care, mental health and learning disability services.
Decision:
THAT:
(a) a Section 75 agreement be established between the Herefordshire Integrated Care Organisation and Herefordshire Council in respect of hospital, community health and adult social care services;
(b) a Section 75 agreement be established between 2gether NHS Foundation trust and Herefordshire Council in respect of community Mental Health services;
(c) the remaining Section 75 agreement between Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire be revised to reflect the changes in provider arrangements arising from recommendations a and b above; and
(d) delegated authority be given to the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Chief Executive, to complete the agreements.
Reasons for the decision:
To ensure clear governance and accountability in respect of use of resources and delivery of agreed outcomes.
Alternative options considered:
The existing agreement does not reflect changes to the provider environment, and must be revised to support these new arrangements when they come into effect in April 2011.
Reason Key: Expenditure;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Publication date: 17/02/2011
Date of decision: 17/02/2011
Effective from: 23/02/2011