Resolved – that,

1. The continuation and value of the pooled fund arrangement between the Council and the ICB for 2022/23 as set out in the report be approved.

2. The shared risk arrangements are limited to the Better Care Fund (BCF)  arrangements only, which is currently reporting a break-even position be noted.

3. The increase in the Section 75 pooled fund in November 2022 as a result of the Adult Social Care Discharge Fund be noted.

4. The Director of Law and Governance be authorised in consultation with the Director of Care and Health to enter a S75 Agreement with the Wirral ICB for 2022/23.

5. Committee would welcome an explanation of the movements in the Better Care funding streams at a forthcoming workshop.