Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the reorganisation of the Quality Assurance and Commissioning (Gateshead System) Service into an integrated place-based service with health partners.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the new reorganised structure and job roles for the Quality Assurance and Commissioning (Gateshead System) service as set out in the report, with effect from 1 January 2022 be approved.

(ii)

That the use of the recruitment and selection policy to recruit into new posts within the structure be endorsed.

(iii)

That the Strategic Director, Children, Adults and Families be given delegated authority to enter into such funding agreements (such as S256, S75 and S76 Agreements under the NHS Act 2006) as may be required, following consultation with the Strategic Director, Resources and Digital and the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance in order to progress the aspirations for integrated health and care set out in the report and that any delegations to other officers will be incorporated within those agreements as required.

The above decisions have been made because the decisions represent the most effective means of the Council achieving the outcomes and delivery of a quality service for Quality Assurance and Commissioning, to support our statutory duties for health and social care and the Thrive agenda.