Decision
Analysis
outcome: The social work function will return to the Council.
summary: The decision involves the Council no longer delegating the social work function for people with severe and enduring mental health needs to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust.
topline: The Council has decided to bring back the social work function for people with severe and enduring mental health needs in-house.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant change in the provision of care for vulnerable individuals.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust", "People with severe and enduring mental health needs"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1456
Decision Maker:
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: 1. That the contents of the report be noted. 2. 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. 3. That it be agreed in principle, that the social work function detailed in the above recommendation shall return to the Council. 4. 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.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2025