Agenda item

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Programme Manager – Care Act Implementation and Integration, Children and Adults Services, Durham County Council that gave an update on the key performance indicators established within the Better Care Fund (BCF), including the requirements of the Better Care Fund Quarter 1 2015/16 return for County Durham, which has already been reported to NHS England (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Corporate Director, Children and Adults Services, DCC highlighted the importance of also monitoring the number of residential and nursing bed days purchased for older people as the long term trend is a downward one.

Resolved:

(i)            That the report be noted.

(ii)          That further updates in relation to the Better Care Fund be received.