· 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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/09/2021
Decision due: 12 Oct 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Musarrat Khan musarrat.khan@kirklees.gov.uk
Lead director: Richard Parry
Department: Health and Social Care.
Contact: Chris Porter, Health Development Officer - Commissioning, Public Health and Adult Social Care 01484 221000 Email: chris.porter@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Local authority managers have been working with the care sector to shape the business case around developing a strategic development partner.
The proposed hardship and innovation fund is a co-produced response with the care market to pressures and the need for innovation investment across the care sector.
Portfolio holders briefed on the proposals.
Finance, Risk and Procurement colleagues have shaped the requirements associated with the grant from the local authority’s perspective.
Consultees
Engagement has taken place with partners and stakeholders within the borough. In the form of workshops and formal meetings.
Members/Officers Involved: Richard Parry – Strategic Director for Adults & Health Simon Baker – Head of Commissioning & Market Development (Adults) Helen Severns – Service Director Integration (Now Retired) Chris Porter – Service Development Manager