Issue details

Proposals for the allocation of the Public Health ring-fenced grant reserve

This report describes the process undertaken to agree proposals for additional investment in public health interventions from the ring-fenced public health grant; and to make recommendations.

There is a requirement when using any funds from underspend to comply with the conditions of the use of the annual public health grant, which means that the funds must be spent on public health functions.

This report describes a prioritisation exercise undertaken for allocation of part of the public health reserve that has accumulated from underspend. Criteria were developed and weighted to score bids that were sought from within the public health team and from other teams across the council. Criteria with the highest weighting were: ‘Aim to reduce inequalities’ (20%); and ‘local need’, ‘evidence of impact/ effectiveness’, and ‘prevention’ (each 15%). A higher score was given if the goal was primary prevention (preventing illness or maintaining health), in line with public health principles.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/07/2022

Relevant O&S Ctte: Health and Wellbeing OSC;

Decision due: 13 Sep 2022 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Wendy Pattison, Cabinet Member for Caring for Adults Wendy.Pattison@northumberland.gov.uk

Contact: LIz Morgan, Interim Director of Public Health and Communities Services Email: Elizabeth.Morgan@northumberland.gov.uk.