Decision details

Targeted Testing at Scale one month extension

Decision Maker: Director of Economy

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of the report is to gain approval to allocate financial resource to a number of areas to deliver Targeted Testing at Scale (TTaS) post the 6-week surge period which was then extended through to the end of 31 March 2021. A new model has already sought and gained approval for delivery commencing 1st April 2021 and is currently published on CHEST NW portal as 2 tender opportunities.
From the 18th January 2021 to the end of February 2021 rapid antigen lateral flow tests have been undertaken. These were undertaken either at one of the ATS sites, in workplaces by the mobile teams, or by workplaces that have received training by our commissioned service or the military outreach teams.
Recommendations within the paper;
•To note the progress to date with the current delivery of TTaS in Oldham.
•To note the wider testing requirements as National Government moves through the 4 step plan.
•To approve the additional financial, spend for the period of March 2021 for site hire, site maintenance, workforce, waste disposal and programme management.
•Understand the financing model we are undertaking with regards to draw down.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: Approval gained to continue operation of Targeted Testing at Scale from 1st March 2021 to 31st March 2021 to deliver testing for asymptomatic individuals in line with Greater Manchester and National Government’s Community testing programme.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 – Approval to continue operation of Targeted Testing at Scale from 1st March 2021 to 31st March 2021 to deliver testing for asymptomatic individuals in line with Greater Manchester and National Government’s Community testing programme.
Option 2 – Stand down the Targeted Testing at Scale with immediate effect and not be able to meet our aim of delivering additional rapid testing as part Oldham’s strategy to contain and manage COVID-19.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2 – Stand down the Targeted Testing at Scale with immediate effect and not be able to meet our aim of delivering additional rapid testing as part Oldham’s strategy to contain and manage COVID-19.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Discussion and agreement at strategic coordination group.

Contact: Anna Tebay, Public Health Specialist Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 26/03/2021

Date of decision: 23/03/2021

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