FOI 1666 – Section 117 Aftercare Funding Arrangements

Response

Date: 29 September 2022

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Dear Sir / Madam,

FOI Reference Number: 1666

I am making a FOI request to enquire around the standard 117 aftercare funding arrangements within different ICBs (e.g. CCG/LA split %) and the rationale for this (e.g. attaching the joint agreement if available or LA/Health rep provide a summary). If the 117 funding contribution does vary for each case – how is the 117 aftercare funding split determined? Is there a tool/matrix that is used?

Our response:

There is not a matrix or tool used to determine section 117 aftercare splits. In its stead the CSU represents the ICB at the section 117 funding panel held with Derby City and Derbyshire County respectively. Here each case is discussed with panel members having access to both the up to date nursing assessment and social care assessment. There are open and frank discussions on what the support package is, and what interventions are required to meet social and health assessed needs, and we then agree a split.

As stated, we do not have a matrix but we try to work on the basis that if there are majority health needs being met this will be reflected in a majority health fund. Each case is agreed upon on its merits. We agree that, if a person just needs calls to prompt with medications and no other assessed needs, these usually are wholly funded by health. Equally if a person has a small social care package, for example for domestic tasks and shopping, these will be wholly funded by the local authority.

What we try to do is at least have a joint split to ensure that on review the person has the right professionals in place to review and adjust care packages as necessary. We only apply the Funded Nursing Care / Continuing Health Care element if the person has physical health needs not arising from their mental health.

There are cases where the person may have to pay a first party top-up if they choose a different provider/care home where we have an offer on the table which is appropriate to meet the needs already assessed.

I hope that this answers your queries with the information we currently hold, but if I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Yours faithfully,

Kathryn Jacklin
FOI Officer
Derby and Derbyshire ICB

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