Minutes:
The
Committee scrutinised the following matters:
Cabinet
Board Proposals
5.1 Western Bay Area Plan for Care and Support Needs 2018 – 2023.
The Committee received information in relation to the Western
Bay Area Plan for Care and Support Needs 2018 – 2023 as contained within the
circulated report.
Members noted that the ethos of the plan in relation to
enabling citizens and focussing on wellbeing was dependent on the ability of
services to react and be fit for purpose. Members also noted the themes of
independent working and living through the plan and raised concern for those
people that may need to move away from their communities and the importance of
joining up services such as social housing and regeneration.
The
ongoing work into the Asset Based approach was discussed and Members looked
forward to receiving updates on this as the work progresses.
The Committee asked for further information in relation to
the ‘Citizen’s Panel’ and they were informed that it comprises of a network of
genuine service users and not paid representatives from organisations.
Members expressed concern about transport and accessibility
issues, particularly in Valleys Communities.
Members were pleased to note the increased performance and
the commitment in the report into identifying barriers and reducing delays in
relation to Delayed Transfers of Care and looked forward to receiving further
information at a future meeting.
The Committee asked for further information in relation to
Social Value Forums and noted that there is a requirement in the Code of
Practice to focus on alternative models of delivery and that the roles were
currently in the process of being mapped.
The Committee discussed the impact of Brexit on the
workforce and were informed that work is being completed centrally by HR on
this issue.
It
was noted that while there is no single point of access for children and young
people to receive universal or specialist Mental Health Support in Western Bay
there is a single point of contact in Neath Port Talbot’s children and young
people services.
Following scrutiny, Members were generally supportive of
the proposals to be considered at Cabinet Board but recommended that the Area
Plan and Action Plan should be proof read grammatically before submission.
5.2 Learning Disability Services Strategic Delivery Plan 2018 –
2019.
Members received information in relation to
the Learning Disability
Services Strategic Delivery Plan 2018 – 2019 as contained within the circulated
report.
The Committee asked for information in relation to the
ongoing monitoring of progress and requested that quarterly performance
monitoring information be brought back to this Committee.
The Local Area Co-ordinators (LAC) were discussed and
Members were pleased to note the plans to roll out the service across all areas
of the County Borough.
Members asked if the seemingly low respite figures referred
to in the report could be checked for accuracy.
Following scrutiny, the Committee were supportive of the
proposals to be considered at Cabinet Board.
5.3 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
(ABMU) Carers Partnership Annual Report 2016-17 and Carer’s Progress
Report 2017/18.
The
Committee received information in relation to the Abertawe
Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU) Carers
Partnership Annual Report 2016-17 and Carers Progress Report 2017/18 as
contained within the circulated report.
Members
enquired if people had a choice about becoming a Carer and were informed that
someone doesn’t have to care for another person just by virtue of living with them.
They went on to express concern for the young people who are Carers.
The
Committee noted that there had been 3043 attendees at Carers Events but asked
for a breakdown of these figures in relation to what percentage this
represented of known Carers.
The
Committee were pleased to note the comprehensive training received by Carers.
Members
stated that they enjoyed reading the quotes and case studies included in the
report.
Following
scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted.
5.4 Quarterly Performance
Management Data 2017/18 - Quarter 3 Performance (1st April 2017 – 31st December 2017).
The
Committee received information in relation to performance management data for
Quarter 3 (1st April 2017 to 31st December 2017) for the
Social Services, Health & Housing Directorate as contained within the
circulated report.
Members
asked for the reasons why the number of care and support plans that were
reviewed during the year had decreased. It was explained that the 6 weekly reviews were no longer
called reviews so this has had an impact on the way the numbers are collated.
Members
were concerned that long term sickness absence remained high in the Reablement Team and it was explained that while the service
area is complex all individual cases are monitored in line with the corporate
sickness absence policies.
The
Committee discussed the declination of Carer’s Assesments
when they are offered and were pleased to note that when they are declined
other information and assistance is offered.
Members
were pleased to note the inclusion of end-to-end times for Direct Payments as
they had previously requested and the Director gave the Committee an assurance
that he was happy with progress although continuous improvement would always be
sought.
The Committee asked if the Contingency Plans for Inclement Weather for Home Care Workers could be circulated to them.
Following scrutiny, it was
agreed that the report be noted.
5.5 Children and Young People
Services- 3rd Quarter (2017-18) Performance.
The
Committee received Performance Management Information within Children and Young
People Services (CYPS) for the 3rd Quarter Period (April 2017 –
December 2017); the Monthly Key Priority Indicator Information (December 2017)
and Complaints Data (April 2017 – December 2017) as contained within the circulated
report.
Members
asked for further information in relation to the average caseloads and were
given an assurance that cases are now well managed and under constant
monitoring.
Following
scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted.