URL: https://gateshead.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=898

Decision Maker: Gateshead Health and Wellbeing Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Board received a report and oversight of the Better Care Fund 2024/25 Quarter 2 Report, including the discharge fund for Gateshead and the performance for the first 6 months of 2024/25. The return has highlighted that all four metrics are currently on track to meet the targets for 2024/25. Investment in services to support avoidable admissions to hospital and improve flow out of hospital is showing a positive position compared to previous year. The activity for Pathway 1 to 3 services in the first 6 months had been less than the demand projections for most areas. Capacity to support discharge is available should demand increase to projected levels for the remaining 6 months The activity to support people in the Community to prevent hospital admissions is higher than the projected demands. This demonstrates the shift in focus to prevent admissions instead of focusing mainly on hospital discharges is starting to decrease the demand for Pathway 1 to 3 services. Considerations as to whether we will consider changing our demand forecasts will be made following the Quarter 3 return. RESOLVED The Board: i.                 Considered and approved the Better Care Fund 2024/25 Quarter 2 Return.

Date of Decision: November 29, 2024