To approve a commitment to continue to fund Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire for the next 3 years as the total sum for the period exceeds £200,000 and requires Executive approval.

That the funding of Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire be approved for a further period of 3 years from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Social Care and Housing that sought approval to continue to fund Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire for the next 3 years.

Reason for decision:  On the basis that Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire had performed satisfactorily against the Service Level Agreement since 2013, it was proposed that funding continued and that the Service Level Agreement was reviewed and updated to reflect current and future priorities.

RESOLVED

that the funding of Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire be approved for a further period of 3 years from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020.