Mental Health Social Work in Trafford
July 21, 2025 Executive (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive of Trafford Council decided to note the contents of a report on 21/07/2025. It was agreed in principle that the Council will no longer delegate the social work function for mental health needs to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust and that this function will return to the Council. The Director of Adult Social Services is delegated authority to develop a delivery model and take necessary actions to implement these recommendations.
Full council record
Decision
- That the contents of the report be noted.
- That it be agreed in principle, that the Council will no longer delegate the social work function, relating to the provision of care and support to people with severe and enduring mental health needs to those eligible, to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust.
- That it be agreed in principle, that the social work function detailed in the above recommendation shall return to the Council.
- That the Director of Adult Social Services be delegated authority to develop a delivery model and to take any other actions reasonably required to implement these recommendations.
Related Meeting
Executive - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm on July 21, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Effective from | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |