The Director of Care and Health introduced his report which summarises the mandatory Quarter 2 (Q2) report submitted to National Health Service England (NHSE). It provided data to demonstrate that there have been no changes to the capacity and demand assumptions as set out in Wirral’s 2023/25 Better Care Fund (BCF) Plan. It also demonstrated continued compliance with the requirements of the BCF fund and that the NHSE outcomes for 2023/25 were being met.

Resolved: That

1. the continued compliance with the requirements of the BCF fund and that (NHSE) outcomes for 2023/25 are being met be noted.

2. it be noted that there are no changes to the capacity and demand assumptions included in the 2023/25 Better Care Fund (BCF).

3. it be noted that the information provided will enable the Health and Wellbeing Board to influence the deployment of BCF services within the lifespan of this plan (2023/25) and future plans.

4. it be noted that the current position does not pose a risk to the Section 75 Agreement.