Agenda item - Exploring Options for the Future of Community Short Term Services Rehabilitation Beds

Report of the Executive Director, Adult Services and the Chief Operating Officer, CCG (copy attached),

Introduction

71.1    The Board considered a report of the Commissioning Manager, Brighton  & Hove CCG and the Commissioning Manager, Brighton & Hove City Council which explained that a new model was required for Community Short Term Services beds to meet the needs of people with high levels of complexity and dependency.  The new model would have an outcomes based specification with clear lines of accountability.  The proposal was to invite potential providers to put forward ideas/proposals of what the new model could look like.  It would include how a potential provider could work with the CCG & the Council to deliver the service, and what role the interested party may see for themselves in the new model.    The report was presented by Geraldine Hoban.   

71.2    Geraldine Hoban explained that the total commissioning funding for 2014/15 was £4.615. 

            Questions and Discussion

71.3    Denise D’Souza welcomed the report.  There was a need to have a more cohesive approach and to work in a different way with others.

71.4    Councillor Norman stated that he had seen a number of reports on this issue over a period of time.  Each report was different which reflected the need to change.  It was good to see this issue moving forward.  He supported the proposals.

71.5    RESOLVED:

1)        That approval is given for the Clinical Commissioning Group and the City Council to undertake preliminary engagement with potential providers of care to explore a new model of care in partnership.