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
Accompanying Documents:
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