Decision details

(a)      That the scope of the NHS Community Services Redesign programme be noted;

(b)      That the development of new models of integrated community-based health and social care be supported;

(c)      That the initial phase of public engagement by Council officers on the new model of integrated community-based social care and health services for Leicestershire be approved;

(d)      That a further report be submitted to the Cabinet later in 2019/20 regarding feedback from the engagement and the implications for Adult Social Care and Leicestershire’s Better Care Fund of the proposals for integrated health and social care services for the County.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION:

The development of new service models will help support people on discharge from hospital, maintain and enhance people’s health and enhance wellbeing, and avoid admissions to hospital.

Public engagement on proposals will help inform the new models of care. This will be carried out by the NHS in conjunction with the relevant local authority for each area.

The proposed changes may affect demand for adult social care and will alter the configuration of local community health services, including the service and estate within Leicestershire’s community hospitals.