Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Integration introduced a report on the proposed procurement of a new integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP) service, to commence from 1 January 2025.

It was noted that the HCP brought together health, education and other main partners to deliver an effective programme of prevention and support for the Borough’s children and young people.  The main elements of the programme related to health visiting, school nursing and the national Child Measurement Programme and aligned with the Council’s ‘Best Chance in Life’ priorities as well as other existing initiatives, facilities and programmes operating in the Borough.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a contract for the provision of a 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (Health Visiting, School Nursing and National Child Weight Measurement Programme) in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Children and Adults, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Integration, the Strategic Director, Resources and the Head of Legal, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements, including periods of extension, to fully implement and effect the proposals.