Decision Maker: Integration Joint Board

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 19, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Agreed recommendations, with the following additions:   Rec 1.7 (Charging proposals), called for a further report to the next meeting providing further details on the assurances in terms of existing service providers and service users, that care will continue to be provided to those in need, even with the proposed budget changes;   Rec 1.8 (indicative budget) re Autism and ADHD assessment pathway,   (i) to agree that the IJB Direct NHS Grampian to cease provision of adult Autism and ADHD assessment in Aberdeenshire; (ii) to bring back proposals for the development of an in-house service (Option 2 in report) to the March meeting, and the proposal should include the financial implications and potential funding sources for a reduced service, and should identify alternative savings, to ensure a balanced budget; (iii) representations to be made to the Scottish Government to highlight the lack of funding and the necessity for support to retain these services.   Agreed two further recommendations:   1.11    Recognise that the financial position of the IJB reflects that confidence needs to be restored in delivering against the strategic priorities within the funding available, as part of the resetting of the relationship with both NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Council.   1.12        IJB recognises that there is an urgent need for transformation