Agenda item

To receive a report of the Assistant Director of People

The Board received the report of the Assistant Director of People which provided Members with details of the proposal made to NHS England in respect of the City of London Section 256 allocation of £174,630 to fund two specific and specialist posts that support the interface between health and social care.

Memberswered informed that the proposal highlighted the funding available from NHS England and represented what was felt to be an innovative and creative means by which to establish two full time posts. Members noted that these posts would benefit the frailest and most vulnerable City of London residents, registered with the Neaman Practice; Tower Hamlets; or Islington GP’s, who were admitted via acute A & E admissions to the University College of London Hospital; The Royal London; and Mile End Hospitals.

The City and Hackney CCG Chief Officer and Programme Board Chair indicated that they were fully in support of this proposal. These posts wold support discharge planning arrangements as well as working with partners to prevent and reduce the level of admissions. They would be part of the City of London Adult Social Care structure, although much of their time would be spent in the GP and hospital settings.

RESOLVED: Members gave approval for the development of the proposal to seek funding from NHS England for two posts to support health and social care integration.