Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Members received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services which provided a high-level update on the occurrence of Delayed Transfers of Care (DToCs), from hospital to continuing health care/social care provision, for residents within the City of London.

Members particularly noted Appendix 2 to the report, setting out ‘awaiting completion of assessment’ as the largest factor in delays.  As this was attributed to the NHS, it was difficult for City Corporation officers to challenge the data without knowing the detail behind it.  Members noted that a national target had been set for no more than 15% of assessments taking place within hospitals.  Members also noted how the City Corporation’s appointment of a Care Navigator had been key in achieving good social care figures and officers were able to challenge and correct these where necessary.  In concluding, officers advised that they would continue to monitor the situation and report regularly to Members.

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.