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 supportive
of the recommendation to be considered at Cabinet Board, but recommended that
the draft is shared with the public for their views to be fed into the final
version.
5.2 Western Bay Youth Justice and Early Intervention Service
Quarter 1 and 2 17/18 Data Report.
The Committee received information in relation to
the Western Bay Youth Justice and Early Intervention Service Quarter 1 and 2
17/18 Data as contained within the circulated report.
Members stated that the report was quite technical
and asked if it could be made more readable when presented next time. Members
also noted that there was inconsistency between the writing of numbers in
numbers and words and asked that this be addressed. Officers welcomed the
feedback.
A discussion was had on reoffending rates and Members
noted that while performance has worsened the way in which it is reported has
changed and the Committee were made aware of the challenging and complex cohort.
Members asked how the voice of the young person is
considered and were pleased to note that the Young Person Management Board has a
new Chair and a new system is in place to capture young people’s views.
Following scrutiny it was agreed that the report be
noted.