Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the findings of the Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s review of 0 to 19 public health service provision and to a proposed new service model.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the recommendations, findings and analysis of evidence, and the proposed model for 0-19 Public Health Services outlined in appendices 2 and 3 be endorsed.

(ii)

That a further report will be submitted later in the year, once the procurement exercise is complete, to agree the award of the new contract for 0-19 Public Health Services.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To ensure that the Council meets its duty to promote and protect health, tackle the causes of ill-health and reduce health inequalities.

(B)

To embed a robust approach to early intervention and prevention whilst ensuring that all children and young people receive the full service offer (Healthy Child Programme 0 to 19).

(C)

To explore the opportunity for greater integration with children’s services within the Early Help Strategy/Framework.

(D)

To remodel the service ensuring best value/service efficiency within the funding envelope.