Archived decisions

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1. Summary:

1.1 That the following decisions are sought:

a) That the arrangements made to procure a host organisation and
manage the transition period for the establishment of a LINk for
Hampshire, including the ongoing management costs and the
allocation of the area grant, be endorsed.

b) That any residual funding in relation to LINks element of the area
grant be allocated to the Chief Executive's department to support
closer managerial links with the Primary Care Trust.

2. Reason

2.1 The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill places a duty on local authorities with social care responsibilities to procure a host organisation in order to establish a Local Involvement Network (LINk) for their area to replace current NHS specific arrangements for engagement and participation.

2.2 This supports the Corporate Strategy through promoting public engagement in the delivery of health and social care services and therefore contributing to the priorities for Safer and More Secure and Maximising Wellbeing.

3. Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 This is a statutory duty and therefore no other options can be considered.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted - none.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - none.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - none.

Approved by:
Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE - Executive Member for Policy and Resources

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