The Board:
(i) Noted the latest information on delivery of the Better Care Fund, as set out in the report, and the steps that were being taken to address underperformance;
(ii) Noted the proposed continuation of the Better Care Fund into 2016/17 and that, on behalf of the Board, the Joint Executive Management Committee would be considering the approach to the Better Care Fund refresh for the next year; and
(iii) Requested a report in March or April to update the Board on performance levels and to inform any necessary actions by Partners.