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Members' Declarations of Interest Minutes: The following Members made declarations
of interest at the commencement of the meeting. Councillor C. Galsworthy: Re: Western Bay Carers Partnership – Valuing
Carers Annual Report 2017/18 as it relates to Direct Payments as she is a
Personal Assistant for her mother under the Direct Payments scheme. Councillor S. Reynolds: Re: Commissioning of Care and Support Services in a Supported Living Scheme as Councillor
Reynolds is a Member of the board of Tai Tarian. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 84 KB Minutes: Members
noted the Minutes of the meeting held 6 December 2018 and queried whether
Officers had the information requested in regard to Direct Payments. Officers
explained that there had been a delay due to ill-health in the team but the information
would be circulated. |
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Forward Work Programme 2018/2019 PDF 155 KB Minutes: The
Committee asked that the Valleys Action Plan be added to the Forward Work
Programme. Officers explained that a report would be prepared identifying the
actions allocated to Social Services. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The
Committee scrutinised the following items: Cabinet
Board Proposals 4.1 Commissioning of Care and Support Services in a Supported
Living Scheme The Committee received information in relation to the
Commissioning of Care and Support Services in a Supported Living Scheme, as
contained within the circulated report. Members asked for assurances that the successful
provider would not be chosen on costs at the expense of care. Officers
explained that the quality of care would not be compromised. Members asked whether all the warden posts had been
withdrawn from housing establishments. Discussions were taking place with
housing providers but some of the information circulating was not based on
fact. Following scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of
the proposals to be considered by Cabinet Board. 4.2 Western Bay Carers Partnership – Valuing Carers Annual Report
2017/18. Members received an update on the activity and key
achievements of the Western Bay Carers’ Partnership throughout the financial
year 2017/18, as detailed in the circulated report. Members asked if there was anything that needed to be
developed. Officers explained that Welsh Government provided funding to ABMU
and part of that monies was to support Young Carers with additional funding
from the Integrated Care Fund to build on the Valuing Carers Transition Plan.
Work was continuing to develop that plan, which would increase capacity in the
Carers’ Service, local hospitals and Community Resources. Members asked why the Authority which had the highest
percentage of carers, received less funding than either Swansea or Bridgend. Officers
explained that there were lots of funding streams and that this was just identifying
one. The Authority was meeting the priorities compared to other local
authorities within budget. In other funding streams Neath Port Talbot could
receive a higher percentage of monies in comparison to other Western Bay
Partners; but across the whole Western Bay all partner authorities received
equal funding. Officers were asked how the Authority reached those who
worked full-time and had caring responsibilities. It was explained that Neath
Port Talbot has an Engagement Officer who was currently looking at a variety of
different options for linking in with those individuals. Members questioned what happened to Carers who refused a
Carers Assessment. It was explained that Carers could chose not to have an
assessment but that the services to support the person being cared for were
still put in place. The YMCA ran the Carers Programme in Port Talbot and
Members asked how were the schools involved in that programme. Officers explained
that the Youth Service was responsible for supporting young carers but that
Officers would forward the list of schools to Members for information. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report
be noted. |
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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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Presentation on 'Outcome Based Practice in Adult Services' Minutes: Members
received a presentation highlighting how Outcome Based Practice works within
Adult Services. Case
Studies were presented to Members to gain an understanding of the challenges
faced, and how staff dealt with them together with the outcomes of the case
studies. It was highlighted that continuous communication with service users
and their families was a key part of the practice and the need to have the
support of the families was important. Members
thanked Officers for the presentation and asked that more detail together with
outcomes be included going forward. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: 7.1 Contractual Arrangements for Shared Lives
Support Service The Committee received information in relation to
the Contractual Arrangements for Shared Lives Support Service as contained
within the private circulated report. Members asked the following questions: ·
Was the decision before Cabinet Board today due to the increasing costs
of the providers or would the Authority be receiving additional services.
Officers explained that the reason for the report today was due to Bridgend
County Council withdrawing from the Western Bay Partnership and the requirement
to continue the project. Members commented on the excellent concept of the
Shared Lives Support Service. Following scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of
the proposals to be considered at Cabinet Board. 7.2 The Manager’s Report on Hillside Secure
Children’s Home The Committee received information in relation to
the Hillside Secure Children’s Home, as contained within the private circulated
report. The Committee congratulated Officers on the report.
Members asked for clarification on the term Vinney
Green, and were advised that this was an education establishment which was sharing
good practice with the Hillside Secure Children’s Home. Members asked who was the
Responsible Individual in the Hillside Secure Unit and who was the
Registered Manager. Officers explained that a report would be submitted to the
next meeting identifying all the lead roles at the Children’s Home. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report
be noted. CHAIRPERSON |