Purpose

To seek approval to hold detailed bid
negotiations with the NHS BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset and South
Gloucestershire) and DWP to become a Vanguard Programme for the
Government’s WorkWell Partnership Programme

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Authorised the Head of Service Employment, Skills and Learning in
consultation with the Cabinet Member Children’s Services,
Education and Equalities to take all steps required to negotiate
with BNSSG and, if successful, to accept and spend the funding and
lead on the regional implementation and delivery of the Employment
support element of the WorkWell
Partnership Vanguard Programme as outlined in this report.