Pool a budget with the NHS

Commissioning (adult social care, children's and housing): Pool a budget with the NHS. Starts when: The Better Care Fund plan or a joint service is agreed. Steps: Agree the section 75 agreement; Set contributions and risk share; Report monthly. Done when: The agreement is signed and monthly pooled budget reports are filed. Rules that apply: National Health Service Act 2006 s75; Better Care Fund policy framework.