Decision - Better Care Fund
Decision maker
Health & Wellbeing Board
Report author
Andy Witham
Published
8 Nov 2022
Reference
6755
As published
the council's own words, uneditedRESOLVED - (1) The Board notes the requirements for 2022/23; and (2) The Board ratifies the submission of the Better Care Fund planning returns for Brighton & Hove for 2022/23 to NHSE in accordance with national requirements and agreed approach submitted on 27 September 2022.
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The report outlined Brighton & Hove's jointly agreed Better Care Fund plan for 2022/23, covering integrated health, social care, housing and discharge services. The submission met national conditions and metrics and was submitted to NHSE on 27 September 2022.
Recommendation
The Board was recommended to note the 2022/23 Better Care Fund requirements and governance arrangements, and ratify the Better Care Fund planning returns submitted to NHSE for Brighton & Hove.
Financial impact
The Better Care Fund is a section 75 pooled budget totalling £35,019,049 for 2022/23, comprising a £22,723,963 minimum NHS contribution and a £12,295,086 Council contribution.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Health & Wellbeing Board
Date in document
8 Nov 2022
Stakeholders named
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Brighton & Hove City CouncilNHS Sussex Brighton & Hove & East SussexHealth and Wellbeing BoardHealth and Care Partnership Executive BoardNHS providersprivate sector providersVCSE providershousing authoritiesunpaid carerspeople using health and social care services
Next steps
parsed- The Board is to note the Better Care Fund requirements and governance arrangements.
- The Board is to ratify the planning returns submitted to NHSE on 27 September 2022.
- The Health and Wellbeing Board will retain governance and oversight and receive quarterly monitoring reports.
- The Health and Care Partnership Executive Board will provide ongoing monthly oversight.
- The remaining balance held in reserves will be allocated to support hospital discharge.
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