Joint funding arrangement case study: Brighton and Hove

This case study focuses on the lessons learned by Brighton and Hove City Council in setting up and managing a Section 31 (Health Act 1999) pooled budget agreement. Discussions began in 2004 and arrangements were agreed in 2006. This case study illustrates effective practice and suggests innovative local solutions. 

In Brighton and Hove joint funding arrangement cover almost £90 million. The partners are Brighton and Hove City Council the South Downs NHS Trust, and Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust.

The arangement covers a range of local authority and primary care trust services.

This case study is accompanied by a series of annexes:

• Annex 1 Governance
  
  
• Annex 2 Audit arrangements
  
  
• Annex 3 Secondments
  
  
• Annex 4 Protocols
  
  
• Annex 5 Workforce
  
  
• Annex 6 Staffing

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