Issue - meetings

A report from the Executive Director – People is attached. (Report No.50 agenda part two also refers)  (Key decision – reference number 4721)

(Report No.47)

(8.00 – 8.05 pm)

Councillor Mahtab Uddin (Cabinet Member for Public Health) introduced the report of the Executive Director – People (No.47) regarding the future commissioning of 0-19 services.

NOTED

1.            That Report No.50 also referred as detailed in Minute No.20 below.

2.            That the report sought agreement to explore a potential partnership agreement between Enfield Council and North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH), in accordance with Section 75 of the National Health Service Act (2006). The agreement was designed to facilitate the delivery of the Enfield 0-19 Service consisting of Health Visiting and School Nursing. The reasons for and background to, the proposals were set out in the report.

3.            That the development of the agreement would improve health and well-being outcomes for children, young people and their families.

4.            The proposed transition arrangements that would seek to minimise any disruption to service delivery.

5.            The four key ways planned to create efficiencies and improve service delivery as set out in section 3 of the report. The need to ensure that the service going forward was fit for the future at a time of a growing population and increasing service demands.

6.            Members welcomed the potential to work with the NMUH in this agreement. Members reiterated their commitment to working with local hospitals in such ways.

7.            In response to questions raised, Members were advised of the detailed service requirements being sought by the Council. It was noted that the current service provision did not meet the Council’s expectations in going forward. The importance of such services was explained, and their potential impact on a range of issues including safeguarding and health matters noted.

8.            That the staffing implications arising from the proposals would be addressed with the part 2 report (Report No.50, Minute No.20 below referred).

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED, the detailed alternative options that had been considered as set out in section 4 of the report.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to approve

1.            The proposal to explore and ultimately enter into a Section 75 Partnership Agreement between Enfield Council and a suitable partner, as detailed in the part two report (Minute No.? below refers) for the delivery of the 0-19 Service (Health Visiting and School Nursing).

2.            Delegation of authority to the Director of Health and Adult Social Care, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance, to finalise and agree the Section 75 Partnership Agreement and to make any variations during the term of the Agreement.

Reason: NOTED, the detailed reasons for the recommendations as set out in section 5 of the report.

(Key decision – reference number 4721)