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Minutes: The
Committee noted that the fourth paragraph on page 2 should read ‘…been
challenging.’ The
Chair stated that following concerns raised in the 24th November
meeting an additional letter will be written on behalf of the Committee. The
Committee noted the Minutes. |
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Minutes: The
Committee noted the Minutes. |
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Scrutiny Forward Work Programme and Actions Register 2017/18. PDF 147 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The
Committee requested that the following items be added to the Forward Work
Programme: -
CSE Presentation -
Staff Survey -
Asset Based Approach -
Safeguarding and Standards of Care in Adults Social Services The
Committee noted the Work Programme. |
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Social Services, Health and Housing - Proposed 2017-18 Performance Reporting Arrangements PDF 137 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The
Committee received information in relation to proposed Performance Reporting
arrangements and a selection of Key Priority Indicators as contained within the
circulated report. The
Committee were keen that outcomes and impact is reported back and Officers informed
them that this is being built into Welsh Government Performance Indicators going
forward. Members
selected the following Key Priority Indicators for quarterly reporting to the
Social Care Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee: HLM
2, HLM4, HLM9, HLM 10, HLM 12, HLM 14, HLM 17 (to also include costs), HLM 18,
HR1 and HR2. Members
also requested that the time taken from a request for a Direct Payment to the
assessment taken place is included in the Performance Reporting. |
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PRE-SCRUTINY Minutes: The
Committee scrutinised the following matters: Cabinet
Board Proposals 5.1 Social Services Health and Housing Directorate Business Plan
17/19 The Committee received the Social Services Health and Housing
Directorate Business Plan for 17/19 as contained within the circulated report. The Committee asked for further information in relation to
commissioning and were informed that there are a number of priority areas to
reshape in order to strengthen the services provided and create a clear pathway
of quality services. Members noted that it is sometimes difficult for smaller
private sector businesses to get involved in larger tendering exercises but
Officers gave the assurance that future procurement will enable the ‘asset
based approach’ and will aim to be a simple and accessible programme
encouraging participation from local businesses and organisations. Members questioned how a ‘robust market’ would be
established. The fact that all strands of the market place were being
considered was discussed to understand the flow of people using the service and
the Committee were pleased to note the aim of working with organisations who
share the same morale values in order to enter into positive working relationships.
Concern was raised at the 8% increase in those living with
dementia and the pressure that this will put on services. It was agreed that
future proofing will be vital within the Care Home Sector and that the Social
Care Workforce Development Grant is utilised to provide ‘Dementia Friends’
training however it was noted that this was not mandatory training currently. The Committee noted the ongoing commitment to an asset
based approach and engaged in a discussion about how local Members will assist
in the progress of this model. The Committee were pleased to note the ‘shared front door’
provision of a single point of contact as well as the bringing together of the
separate children’s and adults safeguarding teams under one senior manager. A discussion was held on Direct Payments and Members looked
forward to the planned Task and Finish Group on the topic. Members raised issues in relation to Registered Social
Landlords and were pleased to note the ongoing relationship between them and
the Environment Directorate. Independent Living Arrangements with Tai Tarian were discussed and Officers explained that ‘Extra
Care’ Schemes were now being considered as a model. The Committee asked for the Officers’ view on the most
challenging aspect of the plan to deliver. The view was expressed that the
whole plan is inter-woven and will depend very much on the success of the
implementation of the asset based approach which will involve a change in Council
culture. Members agreed that the delivery of the plan will involve a journey
for all involved and the Committee looked forward to playing their part in this
and looked forward to receiving further information in relation to the individual
priorities as they progress. The Committee were concerned at the jargon used throughout
the report and queried the extent that members of the public would understand
the content and meaning. Following scrutiny, the Committee were ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |