The original s75 partnership agreement has been in place since 1st October 2019. Trafford Council and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) made a commitment to periodically review and revise the partnership agreement to ensure the viability of the delivery of health and social care integrated services through the legal framework of a Section 75 under the National Health Service Act, 2006.

That the Executive:

1.    Approved the proposal to enter into a Section 75 Strategic Partnership Agreement for the integrated delivery of Health and Social Care services with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for 2023-24 as detailed in the report;

2.    Delegated authority to the Executive member for Adult Social Care, in consultation with the Corporate Director Adults & Wellbeing and the Director of Legal and Governance to agree the revised terms and conditions of the Section 75 agreement for 2023-24;

3.    Noted the proposal to undertake a detailed holistic review of s75 arrangements during 2023/24 with a view to a further new s75 agreement for 2024/25. which will align with the development of Trafford Local Care Organisation (TLCO) target operating model setting out a clear three-year vision for the 2 LCO;

4.    Noted that the renewal of the section 75 is a key enabling and strategic tool to develop closer working arrangement through 2023/24 and beyond.