Decision details

This report and its appendix propose two key interventions to support the local care market in the provision of care by:

·       Investing in the development of a local care association to work with the council and with local care providers

·       Providing funds that gives scope to co-produce innovative solutions with the sector.

The decisions require are:

A.    Seeking delegated authority for the Strategic Director for Adults and Health to grant fund the development of a strategic partner in the form of Kirklees Care Association.

B.    Seeking delegated authority for the Strategic Director for Adults and Health to oversee hardship and innovation grant support for the local care sector. This delegation is being sought under Financial Procedure Rule 22.11 a) Grant or loan of any value if it is offered fully in accordance with a scheme of grants or loans that has been approved by the Cabinet.

1)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Adults and Health to administer grant funding up to £119k for the development of a strategic partner in the Kirklees Care Association for the years 2021/22 and 2022/23 and into 2023/24 in accordance with Financial Procedure Rule 22.12 the cost to be borne equally between the Council and NHS Kirklees CCG.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Adults and Health to design and oversee a hardship and innovation grant support scheme for the local adult social care sector up to £500k from the existing Council budget for 2021/22.

3)    That Cabinet notes the broader pressures in the care home system.