Issue - meetings

          The Board considered report of the Executive Director, Adult Services, which sought approval for the new Joint Working Agreement (JWA) between Halton Borough Council and the NHS Cheshire & Merseyside taking effect from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, and which replaces the previous JWA. A copy of the new JWA was attached to the report as Appendix 1.

          It was noted that when information on possible future implications to the Council on the Government decision to abolish NHS England was known, a report would be brought to Board members.

Reason(s) for Decision

Approval of the Agreement will continue to support both the Council and NHS CM in developing our integrated approach to service delivery and transformation to improve the health and wellbeing of Halton residents.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Allow the JWA to cease

Implementation Date

The two-year JWA takes effect from 1 April 2025

          RESOLVED: That the Board

1)    note the contents of the report and associated Appendix; and

2)    approve the Agreement, with delegated authority be given to the Executive Director, Adults Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care, to finalise the new JWA.