Decisions

The BCF is a programme spanning both the NHS and local government to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society, placing them at the centre of their care and support, and providing then with ‘wrap around’ fully integrated health and social care, resulting in an improved experience and better quality of life.

The present supply contract is due to end on 5 September 2021 and there are no further extensions available. To inform the commissioning decision, there is an urgency to carry out a deep dive service review and benchmark other authorities whilst ensuring compliance with statutory duties and the promotion of independence, choice and control. Due to the complexity of the service, work needs to be undertaken within a tight timescale and ready to mobilise for a start date of September 2021.

To agree the recommendation from Joint Commissioning Operational Group, approved by Joint Commissioning Management Board on 19 March 2020, to provide funding for two years of £123,000 to be funded from the Non Recurrent BCF Earmarked Reserve allocated to the Place Plan for a new post-Partnership Manager for the Integrated Community Equipment Service.

See attached Officer Decision Record for full details.

To approve the following application for grant funding from the Doncaster Community Fund – Ward Member Budget

a. St Nicholas Church ‘Messy Church’ Group
Reference No: 39/DCF/WBCV19/Th&Mo
Supported by: Councillor Mark Houlbrook
Cost £1068.00 x 1 Councillor

Further to the establishment of a ward Members Budget of upto £3k per Councillor (ODR No: CR/352/04/20,) a number of applications have been received and assessed in line with the application criteria and supported by the relevant ward Councillor (s).

The individual applications below, detail the extent to which the initiative will seek to make a positive impact in the community and ensure the most vulnerable people within Doncaster Communities are supported in a safe and responsible way during the Covid 19 pandemic.

a. Tickhill Community Connections
Reference No: 41/DCF/WBCV19/Ti&Wad
Supported by: Councillors Nigel Cannings & Martin Greenhalgh
Cost £2,400 (£1,200 x 2 Ward Councillors)

Essential items will be delivered to the vulnerable in the Tickhill area. The group will also provide regular phone calls to those socially isolated. Provide carepacks for children and young people identified as being in need. Establish a growing project within the community. Young people will be encouraged to grow food at home that they can share. Recipe book produced.

b. St Lawrence Church
Reference No: 42/DCF/WBCV19/Hat
Supported by: Councillors Derek Smith
Cost £1,000

Craft resources will be purchased to send out in the Messy Church delivered boxes. A Summer club will be promoted by 5 local schools and will resource families with activities through the 6 week holidays, each child will have a pack of items at the beginning of the summer, possibly including a t-shirt, logo bag and hat, as well as some craft materials for future activities

To approve the following application for grant funding from the Doncaster Community Fund – Ward Member Budget:

a. Tickhill Community Connections
Reference No: 41/DCF/WBCV19/Ti&Wad
Supported by: Councillors Nigel Cannings & Martin Greenhalgh
Cost £2,400 (£1,200 x 2 Ward Councillors)

b. St Lawrence Church
Reference No: 42/DCF/WBCV19/Hat
Supported by: Councillors Derek Smith
Cost £1,000
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See attached Officer Decision Record for full details

To approve the following application for grant funding from the Doncaster Community Fund – Ward Member Budget

a. Little Fishes Parent and Toddler Group - Little Fishes to Your Door
Reference No: 36/DCF/WBCV19/WH&Int
Supported by: Councillor Jane Kidd
Cost £300

Further to the establishment of a ward Members Budget of upto £3k per Councillor (ODR No: CR/352/04/20,) a number of applications have been received and assessed in line with the application criteria and supported by the relevant ward Councillor (s).

The individual applications below, detail the extent to which the initiative will seek to make a positive impact in the community and ensure the most vulnerable people within Doncaster Communities are supported in a safe and responsible way during the Covid
19 pandemic.

a. Balby and Hexthorpe Community Engagement Group
Reference No: 40/DCF/WBCV19/BS
Supported by: Councillor John Healy
Cost £500.00 x 1 Councillor
Funding will supply the vulnerable and elderly people of Balby and Hexthorpe that are identified by doctors, police, council and other organisations with food parcels and cleaning products on a weekly basis, and they will receive a weekly welfare check phone call.

To approve the following application for grant funding from the Doncaster Community Fund – Ward Member Budget
a. Balby and Hexthorpe Community Engagement Group
Reference No: 40/DCF/WBCV19/BS
Supported by: Councillor John Healy
Cost £500.00 x 1 Councillor