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Declarations of Interest Minutes: The
following Member made a declaration of interest at the commencement of the
meeting: Cllr Sonia Reynolds: Neath Port Talbot Homelessness
Strategy 2018- 22 – Report of the Head of Adult Services re: Homelessness, as
she is a Board Member of Tai Tarian, Social Landlord. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 106 KB Minutes: The
Committee considered the minutes of the meeting held on 8th November
2018. Members
queried whether a response had been received from Officers in relation to data
and timescales regarding Autism, and information in relation to Crisis support
for young people. Officers stated they would get a response to the Committee as
soon as possible. . The
Committee noted the minutes. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The
Committee scrutinised the following items: Cabinet
Board Proposals 3.1 Children and Young People & Adult Services – 2nd
Quarter (2018-19) Performance Report The Committee received information in relation to
the Children and Young People & Adult Services – 2nd Quarter
(2018 – 19) Performance Report as contained within the circulated report. In relation to the percentage of child assessments,
Members were concerned that it stated 91% but the target showed 98%. Officers explained there a
working group had been set up, which met weekly to address issues around this
performance and there has already been an improvement since. In relation to the Corporate Performance Management
System (CPMS), Members suggested that the targets shouldn’t be set on the
system. Officers stated they were working with the corporate centre and
hopefully would have some flexibility to update the targets as
appropriate. Members raised queries in relation to indicators
CP/048 and CP/050, and requested a further explanation on the performance in
this area. Officers explained it was the inability to find carers in certain
areas, and that there was a shortage of carers generally. Officers added that
availability of carers during the winter period also put pressure in the
service.
Members queried why there was a drop in performance
with regards to unqualified workers receiving supervision within 28 days.
Officers stated that of the 32 unqualified workers due Supervision in October
2018, 28 of them had supervision within 28 days. Officers added that for the
remaining 4 unqualified workers, supervision had taken place albeit just
outside the expected 28 day window. In relation to the Summary of Agency Staff and
Vacancies across the Service, Members queried why there was an increase of
vacancies. Officers informed the committee there were currently a number of
vacancies; however interviews were scheduled to fill the positions. Members
welcomed the addition of agency staff workers. In relation to Direct Payments, Members queried
what was being done to reduce timescales. Officers explained that the data
wasn’t accurate and officers would circulate the information to Members. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report
be noted. 3.2 Neath Port Talbot Homelessness Strategy
2018-22 The Committee received information in relation to
the Neath Port Talbot Homelessness Strategy 2018-22 as contained within the
circulated report. Members raised a query in relation to the
multiagency approach, and questioned whether Officers were confident that the
Mental Health Services were going to work. Officers explained that they were
very confident with this and had received positive feedback from stakeholders.
Members queried whether housing associations had been engaged during the
process. Officers explained that they came to the multi-agency day, and
provided positive and useful feedback. Members highlighted that the number of homeless households had risen by 21%. Officers ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Forward Work Programme 2018/19. PDF 154 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme. |
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Access to Meetings Minutes: RESOLVED: That pursuant to Section
100A (4) and (5) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded for
the following items of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt
information as defined in Paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the above
Act. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: 6.1 Adult Services Resources Panel The Committee received information in relation to
the Children and Young People & Adult Services – 2nd Quarter
(2018 – 19) Performance Report as contained within the circulated report. Members thanked Officers for bringing the case studies
to the Committee. Members questioned how many appeals were received
on a weekly basis. Officers informed the Committee that approximately 30
appeals were sent through and the panel took place every Tuesday. Officers
mentioned to Members that they were welcome to attend the panels. Members questioned what happened to a person if
there were no family involved. Officers explained the hospital would refer them
to a Social Worker who would liaise with the ward staff, which would result in
an assessment being carried out. Officers stated that those determined as
having no capacity to make informed choices would be allocated an advocate to
assist them. Officers explained that the advocate would convey the person’s
wishes. Officers added that the advocate would give them support if they wanted
to return home, but if the needs weren’t met, then a care home placement would
be looked at. Members referred to the relevant performance
indicators on this topic, and stated that no information was recorded in relation
to advocacy. Officers commented that this information was not currently being
recorded, but this would be reviewed. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report
be noted. |