To agree Section 75 arrangements for 2011/12, including new arrangements in respect of adult social care, mental health and learning disability services.

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.

To ensure clear governance and accountability in respect of use of resources and delivery of agreed outcomes.

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.