Agenda item

Report of Assistant Director Commissioning, Performance and Transformation

The Assistant Director Commissioning, Performance and Transformation submitted a report (previously circulated) seeking approval from the Board for the expenditure plans and related schemes (also previously circulated) in respect of the Adult Social Care Discharge Fund.

It was reported that on 18 November 2022, the Government published guidance and grant conditions relating to the £500m Adult Social Care Discharge Fund to support the health and social care system during the winter period; the funding had been allocated through the Better Care Fund and the Health and Wellbeing Board was required to sign off the funding plans; and there was an expectation for councils and Integrated Care Boards (ICB) to work in partnership to spend the funds locally across the health and social care system, with spending plans required to be submitted by 16 December 2022.

The submitted report stated that Darlington had been allocated a total of £856,314 with £417,643 allocated for the Council and £438,671 for the ICB; the funds would be paid in 2 tranches with the first tranche being paid in December 2022 and the second in January 2023; and the total allocation must be spent for schemes between 1 December 2022 and 31 March 2023.

Discussion ensued regarding range of schemes and the challenges surrounding recruitment and retention of staff.

RESOLVED – That the Adult Social Care Discharge Fund expenditure plan and proposed schemes, be approved.

REASON – The recommendation is supported in order to facilitate the Adult Social Care Discharge Fund’s expenditure in accordance with relevant guidance and grant conditions.