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Declarations of interest from Members Minutes: The
following Member made a declaration of interest at the commencement of the
meeting: Cllr Sonia Reynolds: 4th Quarter Performance
Report, Report of the Head of Commissioning, Support and Services re:
Homelessness, as she is a Board Member of Tai Tarian,
Social Landlord. Cllr Charlotte Galsworthy: 4th Quarter Performance Report, Report of
the Head of Commissioning and Support Services re: Direct Payments as she is a
Personal Assistant for her mother under the Direct Payments scheme. |
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Minutes of the Social Care, Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee held on 7th June 2018 PDF 74 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the minutes. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The
Committee scrutinised the following items: Cabinet
Board Proposals 3.1
Young Carers Strategy Annual Year 1 The
Committee received information in relation to the Young Carers Strategy Annual
Year 1 as contained within the report. Members
referred to the Young Carers Strategy and queried whether there was any data
available which could give percentage figures of the attendance at the focus
groups. Officers explained that they did not have the information to hand, but
would circulate it to the Committee outside the meeting. Members
queried what the golden thread system was. Officers informed Members that this
was a phrase used to describe how something was tracked from conception to its
end. Members
questioned if there was any extra help that could be offered to young carers
whilst they were undertaking their exams. Officers stated that this was
something that was being looked at. Officers informed Members that the
education establishments would refer pupils into the service where a lesson plan
would be developed with individuals. Officers explained that a pilot was due to
begin in September for first year and GCSE year pupils, with the intention of
rolling it out to all years eventually. Members
questioned whether it was possible to have performance data in relation young
carers on a quarterly basis. Officers agreed to provide the information on a
quarterly basis. Following
scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted. 3.2 Occupation of 36 Forge
Road by Dyffryn Children’s Community Team. The
Committee received information on the Occupation of 36 Forge Road by Dyffryn Children’s Community Team as contained within the
circulated report. Members
questioned how long was the lease for and how often would it be reviewed.
Officers explained that the lease states until 2020 and would be reviewed
annually. Members
queried whether staff had full use of the facility. Officers confirmed that
this was the case. Following
scrutiny, the Committee were supportive of the proposal to be considered at Cabinet
Board. 3.3 – Quarterly Performance
Management Data 2017/18 - Quarter 4 Performance
(1st April 2017 – 31st March 2018) – (Adults) The
Committee received information in relation to Quarterly Performance Management
Data 2017/18 Quarter 4 Performance
(1st April 2017 – 31st March 2018) (Adults) as contained within the circulated
report. Members
queried with regards to homelessness, and whether changes to Universal Credit
was having a detrimental effect on this. Officers explained that this was
having a negative effect as the dynamics had changed. Officers explained that
private sector landlords were reluctant to wait five weeks for Universal Credit
as they preferred to receive rent money sooner. Members queried what was being
done to address the matter. Officers stated that they were currently working
with Housing Benefits, Department of Works and Pensions and they had a member
of staff based in the job centre to provide advice. Officers explained that
these were long term issues. Members referred to HOS/003 and HOS/005 on p.41 where the number of households for which homelessness was successfully relieved, and stated that ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee scrutinised the following matters: Cabinet Board Proposals 5.1 Hillside
Managers Report The Committee received information in relation to
the Hillside Managers as circulated in the report. Members mentioned the acronyms that were being used
in the reports, Officers apologised stated that they would take the suggestion
on board in future. Members referred to the member of staff in the
report who was currently on suspension, and queried how long had period of
suspension lasted. Officers explained that the suspension was ongoing but was
nearing completion. Members queried whether a dedicated officer had been
allocated to the case. Officers explained that due to capacity issues this had
not been possible. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report
be noted. |
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Scrutiny Forward Work Programme 2017/18. PDF 101 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme. The
Committee wished the NHS a Happy 70th Birthday. |