Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care regarding the key activities undertaken across the health and social care system in the past year to maintain system resilience in the discharge of people from hospital settings.

An overview of the report was given. It was reported that while average length of stay in hospital had reduced, individuals often had a higher level of need that needed supporting when they came out. While historically the health and care system experienced increased pressure in the Winter period, the system was increasingly under pressure year round.

It was noted that national funding to support hospital discharge had been received during the pandemic but this would not be continuing. Conversations were taking place with the NHS locally on the use of other budgets to continue to support the good work that had been established.

The Leader expressed thanks to the teams that had worked closely with NHS colleagues to help support discharge during the pandemic.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision

record is attached to these minutes.