Purpose

To seek approval to enter into a funding agreement with Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. This funding will support delivery of the WorkWell programme from 2026 to 2029 which is designed to provide early, joined-up health and employment support for people whose health condition or disability is affecting their ability to work

Decision

Cllr Ben Evans, on behalf of Cllr Linda Cohen, sought Cabinet approval to enter into a funding agreement with Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. This funding will support delivery of the WorkWell programme from 2026 to 2029 which is designed to provide early, joined-up health and employment support for people whose health condition or disability is affecting their ability to work.

Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and

RESOLVED to:

Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, to:

1. Enter into a funding agreement with Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSGG ICB). Under the agreement, Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) will receive funding to deliver the WorkWell programme (details of which are set out in the Appendix to this report) in Gloucestershire between November 2026 and March 2029.
2. Take all necessary steps to implement and manage the delivery by Gloucestershire County Council of the WorkWell programme through GCC’s Employment and Skills Hub, in accordance with the terms of the funding agreement.