URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=394

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report sets out the integrated approach to health and work in Northumberland in relation to Connect to Work, Economic Inactivity Trailblazer and Health and Growth Aceelerator programmes.

Content: RESOLVED that:   a)       Cabinet formally endorse the approach to Integrate health and employment funding and support services as outlined in this report and note progress to date.   b)       Cabinet authorise the Executive Director of Children and Young People and the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration in consultation with the Executive Director of Transformation and Resources to enter into the relevant agreements including a grant funding agreement with NECA for the delivery of Connect to Work, Local Supported Employment, a contractual agreement for the delivery of Connect to Work, Individual Placement and Support, a grant funding agreement for the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer and a grant funding agreement for the Health and Growth Accelerator. This is subject to relevant appraisals including consideration of subsidy control compliance.?   c)       Cabinet agree the establishment of the Integrated Health and Work programme and approve the associated financial profile as set out in section 7.2.    

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025