Since July 2021 there has been a growing
deficit between demand and supply of home care as demand has risen
and the market has faced increasing difficulty recruiting and
retaining staff. This is contributing to delayed discharges from
hospital. The NHS has funding available to address winter pressures
and intends to fund a range of services. The NHS wishes to make a
contribution of £2.5m to support home care by funding staff
retention schemes. The Council will pass this on to contracted
providers.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 17 Nov 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Health and Care
Lead director: Director for Health and Care
Department: Health and Care
Contact: Andrew Jepps Email: andrew.jepps@staffordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01785 278557.
Consultees
None
Public or Private Decision: Private
Service Area: Care Commissioning