Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 13, 2025

Purpose: The Better Care Fund (BCF) programme supports the Isle of Wight Council (IWC) and Integrated Care Board (ICB) to successfully deliver integrated working that best supports Island residents. The requirements of the BCF are set by NHS England (NHSE), including details on financial and contractual arrangements. The Cabinet is asked to approve the work BCF planning undertaken to date and submission and to delegate to the Director for Adult Social Care and Housing Needs for the Isle of Wight (IWC) and the ICB (Isle of Wight place) Partnerships Director authority to further develop the BCF 2025-26 templates in line with the national guidance and deadlines.

Content: That the Cabinet approve the BCF planning undertaken to date for submission to the national BCF Team. That the Cabinet delegate to the Director for Adult Social Care and Housing for the Isle of Wight (IWC) further development and the submission of the final BCF 2025-2026 in line with the national guidance deadlines and make amendments to the allocations and provision of services within the BCF during its term. That the Cabinet delegate to the Director for Adult Social Care and Housing for the Isle of Wight (IWC) completion and submission of the required quarterly reporting in collaboration with the ICB and subject to approval of the Health & Wellbeing Board.