Purpose

This report is provided to Cabinet to update on the recent decision of the Integrated Care Board (which has responsibility for the budget and performance of the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria) to delegate responsibility for some NHS services to all four Places in the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System including Lancashire Place. It provides information on the rationale and content of the delegation arrangements, including an outline of the phased approach, as well as the benefits and opportunities with further detail included in the attached appendices.

This is a significant decision for the Integrated Care Board, with implications for the county council, which will also be expected in the spirit of supporting deeper integration between health and care, to adopt a similar approach in order to achieve better outcomes and experiences for Lancashire residents as well as value for money.

There are no immediate consequences for, or actions required of the county council following the decision of the Integrated Care Board, although the county council needs to be alive to these developments due to the potential implications for future service delivery.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.