Decision details

See attached ODR for full details

To agree with the recommendation from Joint Commissioning Operational Group (JCOG), approved by Joint Commissioning Management Board (JCMB) on 15th December 2021, to
provide a further 12 months funding of £260k for a contract extension of the existing Social Prescribing Service. This is due to commence from 1st April 2022, from the Non-Recurrent Better Care Fund (BCF) Earmarked Reserve.

This decision is subject to all partners reviewing the strategic review and collaborating to ensure a co-ordinated system approach to social prescribing moving forward.

This decision is in accordance with recommendations made in a Cabinet Report dated 27th March 2018 which approved the spending plan for the non-recurring BCF Ear Marked Reserve
as set out in the report: and delegated detailed spending decisions for the implementation of the Doncaster Place Plan £3m, other Integrated Functions £0.7m and unallocated balance £0.7m, to the Director of People in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and relevant Portfolio Holder

Option 1 – Do Nothing: If funding is not authorised then there is an increased risk to individuals, increased referrals to GPs, an impact on the commitment and objectives included in the Doncaster
Place Plan and an impact on the ability to meet legal obligations as set out in the Care Act. If the service was removed or reduced, data suggests that there would be a disproportionate negative
impact on carers.

Option 2 – Approve funding for a further 12 months of £260k, which will enable the provider to develop a clear exit strategy. (Recommended)