To approve Herefordshire’s better care fund (BCF) and integration plan 2019-20.

The head of partnerships and integration reported that the better care fund and integration plan 2019-20 had been submitted, as per the requirements of the national programme, with the agreement of the director for adults and communities and the Managing Director of NHS Herefordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, as delegated by the board.

It was reported that there were minimal changes from the previous plan, it reflected the local approach to integration, and the national conditions and metrics had remained the same.  The board was advised that significant improvements had been made in terms of discharge and reducing delayed transfers of care.  Attention was drawn to the financial summary 2019/20 (agenda page 62).  It was noted that a regional assurance process was being undertaken and initial feedback suggested that the plan was likely to be approved.

The board acknowledged the work that had gone into the plan and thanked the officers involved.

Resolved:  That the Herefordshire better care fund and integration plan 2019-20 be approved.