Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 5, 2024

Purpose: To support the Council participating in the WorkWell programme in partnership with the Integrated Care Board and the commencement of activity required to support better outcomes for Work & Mental Health.

Content: That Cabinet:   1.     Authorises the Executive director for Communities in consultation with the Executive Director for Social Care and Health to vary the existing Better Care Fund Section 75 agreement with the Integrated Care Board to accommodate WorkWell on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources;   2.     Approves the Council acting as lead delivery partner for elements of the WorkWell funding and for the Council to lead on the commissioning of joint programmes across Coventry & Warwickshire;   3.     Authorises the Executive Director for Communities to carry out appropriate procurement activity and/ or competitive calls for projects to deliver the priorities of the WorkWell Funding; and   4.     Authorises the Executive Director for Communities to negotiate and enter into all necessary contract and agreements required to deliver the approved recommendations on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources.