Decision details

1.1 That investment of £376,000 per annum from the Better Care Fund in a two-year Community Dementia Support Service for Sandwell commencing on 16 August 2021, with an option to extend for a further year to 15 August 2024 is implemented.
1.2 That the Interim Director of Adult Social Care following a competitive procurement exercise approves contract award to the successful tenderer for a Community Dementia Support Service.
1.3 That the Director - Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer, or their designated representative, execute any documents necessary to give effect to execute award contract and contract monitoring for the provision of a Community Dementia Support Service.
1.4 That the Interim Director of Adult Social Care works jointly with partners in the NHS, Adult Social Services and the Voluntary, Community and Third Sectors to implement and monitor the service which will be overseen by the Sandwell Joint Partnership Board.