Issue - meetings

This report proposes the long term establishment of a Health and Social Care Hub to bring together a wide range of service providers, organisations and/or functions to improve overall outcomes for customers and residents. This Hub would be a collaboration between Adult Social Care, NHS, and the Community & Voluntary Sector.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree:-

i)      In partnership with York CVS to take out a two year lease with a one year extension on a city centre commercial property to be funded from Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) rental income.

ii)       To undertake £20k of essential capital works to improve accessibility at a City Centre commercial property funded from capital contingency.

iii)      To commit to the development of a long term Health and Social Care Hub in the city centre.

iv)      Agree to release Oliver House and the adjoining garages for sale on the open market.

Reason:     i)      To establish an interim Health and Social Care Hub and provide secure tenure for VCS organisations exiting Holgate Villas.

ii)       To ensure that the Health and Social Care Hub is fully accessible.

iii)      To expand the collaborative working between sectors on health and social care integration.

iv)      To realise a significant capital receipt to fund the   redevelopment of Elderly People’s Homes.

Consideration was given to a report which proposed the long term establishment of a Health and Social Care Hub, by 31 March 2017, to bring together a wide range of service providers, organisations and/or functions to improve overall outcomes for customers and residents. The proposal would be collaboration between Adult Social Care, NHS and the Community and Voluntary Sector.

Following work to develop the concept of a Health and Social Care Hub with York CVS consideration had been given to a range of options for the establishment of a Hub at Oliver House, Willow House, Holgate Villas or CYC taking out a 2 year head lease on an alternative office building whilst a long term solution was developed.

It was noted that the report had been prepared in partnership with York CVS and the existing tenants of Holgate Villas, in particular the York Blind and Partially Sighted Society who were increasingly working in partnership with the CYC Officers and health partners.

The Cabinet Member highlighted concerns at the current lease on Holgate Villas ending on 31 January 2014 confirming that it was hoped to have accommodation available by the end of the current tenancies.

Garry Jones, Chief Executive of the CVS confirmed that all parties were now working closely together with CYC to find a medium term solution and that a firm, clear and strong commitment had been received from the Council to finding a long term solution to enable the Voluntary Sector to provide joined up services for residents of York. 

Cabinet Members and Officers paid tribute to those involved in the preparation of the report which had included contributions from all parts of the authority and partners.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree:-

i)      In partnership with York CVS to take out a two year lease with a one year extension on a city centre commercial property to be funded from Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) rental income.

ii)       To undertake £20k of essential capital works to improve accessibility at a City Centre commercial property funded from capital contingency.

iii)      To commit to the development of a long term Health and Social Care Hub in the city centre.

iv)      Agree to release Oliver House and the adjoining garages for sale on the open market. ^1.

Reason:     i)       To establish an interim Health and Social Care Hub and provide secure tenure for VCS organisations exiting Holgate Villas.

ii)       To ensure that the Health and Social Care Hub is fully accessible.

iii)      To expand the collaborative working between sectors on health and social care integration.

iv)      To realise a significant capital receipt to fund the   redevelopment of Elderly People’s Homes.