A report describing the Sheffield City Council COVID-19 Test, Track and Isolate Programme and its estimated costs. The report describes: the current position regarding COVID-19 in Sheffield; the grant funding received from DHSC; a request to DHSC for additional funding; and, grant funding received from DEFRA to support those struggling to afford food and other essentials as a result of COVID-19. The report seeks authorisation for the Executive Director Resources to expend DHSC funding in line with the investment plan described in the report. The report also advises that is has been necessary to spend some of the DHSC funding urgently through a Category 1 IMG Decision (i.e. an Urgent COVID-19 Decision).
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/09/2020
Scrutiny Committee: Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee;
Decision due: 23 Sep 2020 by Co-operative Executive
Lead director: Director of Public Health
Department: Public Health
Contact: David Oliver Email: david.oliver@sheffield.gov.uk Email: david.oliver@sheffield.gov.uk Tel: 07792 846021.