Issue details

Transfer of public health responsibilities to Hammersmtih & Fulham

As part of the Health system reform, some public health functions are transferring to local authorities.. Leaders of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster have agreed a single Tri-Borough public health service to be hosted by Westminster City Council. Transition planning has been undertaken with INWL for the past six months, and a officer steering group is overseeing the transition reporting though to the Adult Social Care Member steering group (with has been extended to include the WCC Portfolio lead for Public Health). Decisions on structures and transition are required by October 31st (to fit in with the Health system reform deadlines)

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Budg/pol framework;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Report access: Open;

Decision due: 15 Oct 2012 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Department: Finance Department

Contact: Derek Myers Email: Derek.Myers@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 020 8753 2000.