Agenda item

To receive a presentation from Jo Asphall, Working Capital Programme Manager.

The Board received a presentation from Central London Works and noted that it was a strategic sub-regional partnership of Central London local authorities. It was created in 2007 to champion the interests of Central London and facilitate collaboration. The aim was to work with partners in London to deliver growth and secure devolution from central government.

The work was focused on the following groups:

•        Working Capital: supporting ESA claimants into work.

•        Construction Careers: linking S106 agreements with residents across our area.

•        Skills devolution.

•        Devolution of more fiscal levers to London and sub-regions.

•        Central London Works: our devolved Work and Health Programme for Central London.

The Board noted that Central London Works is a new, devolved employment and health support programme to replace both the Work Programme and Work Choice.

Starting in March 2018, CLW will take around 5 years of referrals, and is expected to support approximately 21,000 people across the twelve central London boroughs.

The Board noted that from the health aspects of the contract the provider will be expected to provide a detailed health assessment for participants in the health and disability group. They may also offer a health assessment to all participants. The provider will be expected to support participants with managing their health conditions, including to signpost to local services, provide services in-house or within supply chain, or where necessary spot purchase.

Each borough has developed an integration plan that will integrate Central London Works with local services. The national Work and Health Programme will have a staggered start and will begin to deliver services from November 2017. CLF expect to appoint a Provider by December 2017. Central London Works will start to deliver services in March 2018.

Resolved – that the presentation be received.