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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: The following Member made a declaration of interest at the start of the
meeting:
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 85 KB Minutes: That the minutes of the previous meeting held on the 5 September 2019 be
approved subject to the following amendment: Page 6 – Trem y Glyn Residential Care Home Feasibility
Study That the paragraph containing the following: The committee asked if the evaluation would be the same as previously
undertaken where it was identified that the need for residential care was
reducing. Be replaced with: The committee asked whether the evaluation would be using the same
criteria as was used when the previous evaluation was undertaken which
concluded that the need for residential care was reducing. It was explained that the strategy had
changed from a focus solely on direct payments to developing additional options
for residential care. |
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PRE-DECISION SCRUTINY Minutes: The committee chose to scrutinise the following cabinet board items: Western Bay Carers Annual Report The committee received an update on the progress of the implementation
of the Western Bay Carers Partnership Board Action Plan for 2018-19, as
detailed in the circulated report. Members were pleased that the Annual Report contained case studies which
were very informative. In addition, Members were pleased that information had
been produced in community languages but that consideration should be given to
providing plain English and easy read versions. The following queries were raised by Members: ·
Has there been any increase in the numbers of
carers’ identifying themselves as carers?
Social Workers continue to try to identify
carers as part of their day to day work and additional awareness raising
campaigns have taken place within Adult Services. Children’s Services developed a training
programme with schools to try to identify and support young carers. 1,600 young people took part in the 1 hour
session and 200 young carers came forward asking for support. In addition, 2 young carers are members of
the Youth Council and are very proactive in bringing issues forward. ·
Were there any plans to engage with the Youth
Clubs? Transport was a major issue for young carers
to access Youth Clubs. Also, when asked
young carers enjoy being with other carers so they can share their experiences.
These meetings take place on a weekly basis and transport is provided to
facilitate this. Links were also made
with other agencies to ensure that young carers received all the support
needed. ·
Why could the carers’ assessment not be undertaken
at the same time as the service users assessment? This had been identified by some carers as a
preferred option. Officers explained that feedback received
gave a different view and that the Carers’ Service undertook these on behalf of
the Council. If any carer preferred to have both assessments at the same time
that would be arranged. ·
Why was the funding for the Western Bay Carers
Partnership Action Plan not equally shared between partners. Officers explained that the criteria for
splitting the funding had been agreed historically when it had been
established. With the new West Glamorgan
Carers Partnership between Neath Port Talbot and Swansea the funding would be
split between the two authorities. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted. Western Bay Safeguarding Boards Annual Report 2018/19 Information was received in relation to the Western Bay Safeguarding
Boards Annual Report 2018/19 as detailed in the circulated report. Members were pleased with the establishment of the Junior Safeguarding Board
in Neath Port Talbot. Similar arrangements were being made in Swansea. An explanation was received that the number of care settings across the
region would be available in the next West Glamorgan Safeguarding Annual
Report. Members were concerned that only now a protocol for Children’s Care Homes and their duties in relation to missing children was being developed. An explanation was given that this was a new protocol and was being developed with South ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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FORWARD WORK PROGRAMME 2019/20 PDF 80 KB Minutes: The committee noted that an All Member Seminar had been arranged for the
24 October 2019. Also, the Autism
Report would be ready for consideration at the next meeting. |