Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 16, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Resolved:-   (1)          that approval is given to the proposal to vary the Collaboration Agreement with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust;     (2)          that authority is given to the Interim Director of Public Health to:   ·      Increase the budget for existing services specified within the Collaboration Agreement as detailed in the report; ·      Vary the services specified within the Collaboration Agreement to include the Child Vision Screening service, additional Early Help administrative support, breastfeeding enhanced support and remove the infection control doctor contribution; ·      Increase the Council’s financial contribution under the Agreement in line with current inflation to a maximum of 10% of the contract value; ·      Extend the Agreement for an additional 6 month period – beyond the current term, from October 2026 until March 31st 2027.