To agree that public health staff from the
PCTs in Kent be deployed to KCC management in order to facilitate
the transfer of public health functions and budgets in 2013 under
government legialation.
A Memorandum of Understanding details the terms under which this
deployment is made with the intention of minimizing any risk to KCC
of staff accruing rights under TUPE before any formal transfer
under legislation is made.
The arrangement will allow KCC to increase its influence over the
budgets relating to public health held within the PCTs but all
financial risks and costs remain with the NHS until formal
arrangements are finalised.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision due: 21 Jul 2011 by County Council
Department: Strategic & Corporate Services
Consultees
Consultees
Informing Only
Who and when?
N/A
Who is it necessary to consult?
Consultation on the transfer of public health functions from the NHS to local authorities has been the subject of national consultation by the Department of Health and is government policy.
Has the matter already been discussed by a Policy, Overview and Scrutiny Committee?:
This matter has been discussed in earlier stages at both Corporate PO&SC and Adult Social Care and Public Health PO&SC. It will return to ASC&PH PO&SC for final consideration on 7th July.
It has also been discussed at both Kent PCT Boards and will be going to Cabinet on 20th June.
Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?
Yes
Closing date for consultation/receiving comments:
N/A
Financial implications: Meradin Peachey- Director of Public Health Meradin.Peachey@kent.gov.uk
Legal implications: N/a
Equalities implications: This proposal involves the deployment of c. 60 staff from the PCT to KCC management and extends KCC influence over a budget of £17 + million. It is also a preparatory step for KCC assuming full responsibility for public health in 2013 if current government legislation is passed.