Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee supports the Integrated Care Fund Programme; and

(b)       That the Committee supports the initiative of utilising short term funding streams to deliver against strategic and operational priorities for the Council and key partners

                        The Chief Officer (Social Services) introduced a report to provide an update on the use of the Integrated Care Fund; how its use was governed at a local, regional and national level, and the difference that the funding was making to residents in Flintshire. He provided background information and context and referred to the key considerations relating to funding allocations, the revenue programme and capital programme.  He then invited the Senior Cluster Coordinator and Partnership Lead to present the report.

                        The Chair commented on the impact of funding and the services provided through the ICF which were making a financial saving to the health service.

                        In response to Councillor Hilary McGuill’s query on the repatriation and prevention service, the Senior Manager – Children and Workforce explained that this was a partnership arrangement between CAMHS service, Wrexham County Borough Council, Flintshire County Council, and Action for Children, which provided intensive therapeutic support services when there was a risk of placement breakdown.   During discussion the Senior Manager – Children and Workforce, also responded to the further questions and comments raised by Councillor McGuill concerning Disabled Facility Grants and explained how the service facilitated the need to fund the adaptations required to private residential property and ensure protection of public money.

                        Councillor Andy Dunbobbin suggested that consideration be given to applying for funding from the Armed Forces Covenant to support service veterans and their families.

            RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee supports the Integrated Care Fund Programme; and

(b)       That the Committee supports the initiative of utilising short term funding streams to deliver against strategic and operational priorities for the Council and key partners.