Issue - meetings

To accept West Sussex County Council funding of £289,442to deliver the Wellbeing Service in line with the partnership agreement and agreed business plan.

RESOLVED

(1)        That 2016-17 funding of £289,442 from West Sussex County Council be accepted to deliver the Wellbeing Service in line with the partnership agreement and agreed business plan.

(2)        That the Head of Community Services be authorised to finalise and sign the 2016-2019 Wellbeing Partnership Agreement with West Sussex County Council.

The Cabinet considered the report circulated with the agenda (copy attached to the official minutes).

Mrs Lintill introduced the report, advising that there had been a small reduction in WSCC funding from the previous year which would have little impact on the service. The partnership agreement is for three years with a notice clause. Funding is approved annually for that year.

Mrs Taylor agreed that this was a good service delivering preventative elements which ultimately saves money as ill health is reduced. Follow up approaches are carried out after three months and the proposal is to follow up again after six months. Public Health does not have a requirement for more frequent checks to be undertaken.

Mrs Keegan, referring to her role on the Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust Board of Governors, commented on the cost of diabetes to the public purse and asked whether there were any constraints in delivering the service and whether the outcomes could be increased if there was more funding. Mrs Thomas and Mr Hansford responded that the clear focus for this funding from WSCC is on cardio-vascular initiatives. We are working in partnership with others as an enabler rather than a provider to sustain positive outcomes.

RESOLVED

(1)        That 2016-17 funding of £289,442 from West Sussex County Council be accepted to deliver the Wellbeing Service in line with the partnership agreement and agreed business plan.

(2)        That the Head of Community Services be authorised to finalise and sign the 2016-2019 Wellbeing Partnership Agreement with West Sussex County Council.