Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

51.

Late Items

To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration.

 

(The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes.)

Minutes:

The following late information was submitted to the Board:

 

-  Agenda item 13 – Notes of meeting regarding Community Dental Services and Seacroft Clinic (2 November 2017)

 

The above information was not available at the time of agenda despatch, but was subsequently made available on the Council’s website.

 

52.

Declaration of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-16 of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

Minutes:

There were no disclosable pecuniary interests declared to the meeting.

 

53.

Apologies for Absence and Notification of Substitutes

To receive any apologies for absence and notification of substitutes.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillors J Chapman, G Latty and P Truswell.

 

Notification had been received that Councillor D Cohen was to substitute for Councillor G Latty.

 

54.

Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board 2016/17 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2016-2019 pdf icon PDF 129 KB

To consider a report from the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support that introduces the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board 2016/17 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2016-2019, presented to the Executive Board at its meeting on 18 October 2017.

 

 

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support submitted a report which introduced details of the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board 2016/17 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2016-19, presented to Executive Board at its meeting on 18 October 2017.

 

The following were in attendance:

 

-  Richard Jones (Independent Chair, Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board)

-  Councillor Rebecca Charlwood, Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults

-  Shona McFarlane (Deputy Director, Social Work and Social Care Services – Adults and Health)

 

In introducing the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) 2016/17 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2016-19, the Independent Chair highlighted a number of matters, including:

 

·  Priority areas for LSAB;

·  Work undertaken to build confidence across a broad range of stakeholders;

·  Developing the capacity of the LSAB.

 

The Scrutiny Board considered the LSAB 2016/17 Annual Report and Strategic Plan 2016-19 presented and raised a number of matters for discussion, including:

 

·  The overall view on safeguarding arrangements in Leeds.

·  Safeguarding in the context of service quality – particularly in relation to care home provision

·  Joint working and sharing good practice, particularly with Leeds Safeguarding Children’s Board and key partners.

·  The process for investigating safeguarding concerns and ensuring that checks and balances were in place.

 

RESOLVED – That the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board 2016/17 Annual Report and the Board’s Strategic Plan, be noted.

 

55.

Leeds Health and Care Plan, Conversations with Citizens pdf icon PDF 158 KB

To consider a report from the Chief Officer (Health Partnerships) that provides an overview of the progress made in shaping the Leeds Health and Care Plan and presents proposals to progress a conversation with the public.

 

 

 

Minutes:

The Chief Officer (Health Partnerships) submitted a report which provided an overview of the progress made in shaping the Leeds Health and Care Plan and presented proposals to progress a conversation with the public.

 

The following were in attendance:

 

-  Councillor Rebecca Charlwood (Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults)

-  Tom Riordan (Chief Executive – Leeds City Council)

-  Tony Cooke (Chief Officer, Health Partnerships – Adults and Health)

-  Paul Bollom (Head of Leeds Plan – Adults and Health).

 

In introducing the report, the Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults emphasised the increasing pressures on the public purse; and the aim of the Leeds Health and Care Plan was to protect services as far as possible.  It was also highlighted that some reduction in services and/or increases in waiting times were almost inevitable. 

 

The Chief Executive outlined the complexities experienced in developing the Leeds Health and Care Plan, within the context of the west Yorkshire and Harrogate Sustainability and Transformation Plan. 

 

The Scrutiny Board considered the report and the details outlined at the meeting, identifying and discussing a number of issues, including:

 

·  The significant progress and positive engagement since the original details were presented to the Scrutiny Board (in the previous municipal year).

·  The lack of any specific reference to dental services across Leeds.

·  NHS England’s baseline of all Sustainability and Transformation Plans.

·  Further work needed regarding the level of funding required to deliver the Plan.

·  Development of a communications strategy, particularly in terms of public participation and staff engagement. 

·  Acknowledgement that attempts had been made to address the concerns previously raised by the Scrutiny Board.

·  The role of the West Yorkshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.  The Board was advised that a meeting was taking place on Tuesday, 28 November 2017.

 

RESOLVED –

 

(a)  That the Scrutiny Board supports the consultation plans on the draft narrative with citizens and staff, outlined in the paper.

(b)  That the Scrutiny Board notes the development of wider influence of the Leeds Plan approach across West Yorkshire.

 

56.

One City Care Home Quality and Sustainability Project Update pdf icon PDF 173 KB

To consider a report from the Director of Adults and Health that presents a progress update against the priority areas that form the One City Care Home Quality and Sustainability Project.

 

 

Minutes:

The Director of Adults and Health submitted a report which presented a progress update against the priority areas that formed the One City Care Home Quality and Sustainability Project.

 

The following were in attendance and outlined the report presented for consideration:

 

-  Councillor Rebecca Charlwood (Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults)

-  Caroline Baria (Deputy Director Integrated Commissioning – Adults & Health)

-  Mark Phillott (Head of Commissioning Contracts and Business Development – Adults & Health)

 

In considering the information presented, the key areas highlighted and discussed by the Scrutiny Board included:

 

·  The Care Home Quality and Sustainability Project workstreams and associated action plan.

·  Development and retention of the workforce, including pay levels for care staff and development of incentive schemes.

·  The review of demand and supply of care beds and a request that the Board received details of the review outcome in due course.

·  An update on Morley Manor Care Home, with the Board being advised that there had been significant improvements since the appointment of a new manager.

 

RESOLVED –

 

(a)  That the contents of the report be noted.

(b)  Details of the Care Home Quality and Sustainability Project consolidated action plan to be provided to the Scrutiny Board.

(c)  That the outcome of the demand and supply of care beds review be reported to a future Board meeting.

 

(Councillor J Pryor joined the meeting at 2.20pm during the consideration of this item.)

 

57.

Leeds Health and Care System Integration Programme pdf icon PDF 159 KB

To consider a report from the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support that introduces a paper from Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Partnership; setting out details of the System Integration work, which is a core component developed by the Leeds Health and Care system to help deliver the ambitions of the Leeds Health and Care Plan.

 

 

Minutes:

The Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support submitted a report which introduced details from Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups Partnership in relation to System Integration work across Leeds.

 

The following were in attendance:

 

-  Nigel Gray (Chief Officer (System Integration), Leeds CCG Partnership)

-  Martin Wright (Lead Finance Officer (System Integration), Leeds CCG Partnership)

-  Lucy Jackson (Chief Officer, Consultant/Public Health – Adults and Health).

 

The Board received a PowerPoint presentation on System Integration, which highlighted the links to the Leeds Health and Care Plan and the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

 

The key areas highlighted and discussed by the Scrutiny Board included:

 

·  Concern about health inequalities and the need for a specific neighbourhood team approach in additional parts of the city.

·  Concern about the lack of engagement with Elected Member Health Champions regrading development of a neighbourhood team approach.  The Board was advised that consultation was taking place involving Community Committees.

·  The focus on prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyles.

·  Identifying new ways of working in relation to development of new technology and infrastructure.

·  Workforce and estates implications.

·  The need to communicate more clearly the financial pressures and associated implications for health and care services.

 

RESOLVED – That the Scrutiny Board:

 

(a)  Supports the direction of travel highlighted within the report of moving toward more integrated service delivery. 

(b)  Notes the development of Local Care Partnerships and the enhancement of the current neighbourhood teams. 

(c)  Supports the commitment to engage citizens of Leeds over the coming months.

 

58.

Request for Scrutiny: Community Dental Services and Seacroft Clinic pdf icon PDF 101 KB

To receive a report from the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support that presents details of a request for scrutiny in relation to Community Dental Services and Seacroft Clinic. 

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support submitted a report which presented details of a request for scrutiny in relation to Community Dental Services and Seacroft Clinic.

 

The following information was appended to the report:

 

-  A copy of the request for scrutiny submitted by Councillor C Dobson

-  A briefing note submitted by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust in relation to the request for scrutiny.

 

The following were in attendance:

 

-  Councillor Catherine Dobson – Ward Councillor for Killingbeck and Seacroft

 

In considering the specific request for scrutiny and details presented at the meeting, the key areas of discussion included:

 

·  Details of the Community Dental Services pilot arrangements considered by Board members in the Health Service Developments Working Group.

·  Proposed consideration of the pilot evaluation work – to include analysis of service users and their travelling arrangements.

·  The level of consultation and engagement with dental practitioners.

·  The future of Seacroft Clinic, which was no longer considered fit for purpose and in need of investment.

·  Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s overall estates strategy.

·  Matters associated with access to services and connectivity/ transport issues across the City.

 

RESOLVED –

 

(a)  That issues regarding Community Dental Services and Seacroft Clinic continue to be considered by the Board’s Health Service Development Working Group.

(b)  That the Board receives an update on Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s overall estates strategy.

(c)  That the Board gives futher consideration to matters associated with access to services and connectivity/ transport issues across the City.

 

(Councillor C Anderson left the meeting at 3.55pm and Councillor D Cohen at 4.00pm during the consideration of this item.)

 

59.

Minutes - 10 October 2017 pdf icon PDF 86 KB

To approve as a correct record the draft minutes of the Scrutiny Board (Adults and Health) meeting held on 10 October 2017.

 

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 October 2017 be approved as a correct record.

 

60.

Executive Board minutes - 18 October 2017 pdf icon PDF 142 KB

To consider the draft minutes from the Executive Board meeting held on 18 October 2017, as they relate to the remit of the Scrutiny Board.

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Executive Board meeting held on 18 October 2017, be noted.

 

61.

Health and Wellbeing Board minutes - 28 September 2017 pdf icon PDF 122 KB

To consider the draft minutes of the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting held on 28 September 2017.

 

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting held on 28 September 2017, be noted.

 

62.

Chair's Update pdf icon PDF 97 KB

To consider a report from the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support that provides an opportunity for the Scrutiny Board to receive an update from the Chair on scrutiny activity since the previous Board meeting, on matters not specifically included elsewhere on the agenda.

 

 

 

Minutes:

The Chair provided a verbal update on recent scrutiny activity that had not been included elsewhere on the agenda.

 

The key points were:

 

·  Confirmation regarding reinstatements of Local Authority Placements at Morley Manor and Harewood Court Nursing Home.  

·  An update regarding the outcome of the CQC inspection of Highfield Medical Centre in Bramley, which had been rated ‘inadequate’ and was in special measures. 

·  Confirmation that West Yorkshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was meeting on 28 November 2017, to consider a general update around the West Yorkshire and Harrogate STP and some specific matters around Stroke Care. 

·  An update on supporting NHS and local government partnerships.  It was advised that a workshop was taking place on 12 December 2017.  Invitations had been sent to Chairs of Scrutiny Boards covering West Yorkshire and Harrogate.

·  Confirmation that a Scrutiny Board (Environment, Housing and Communities) Air quality working group meeting had been planned for Friday 15 December 2017 at 1.30pm.  Councillor D Ragan volunteered to attend this meeting.

 

RESOLVED – That the Chair’s update be noted.

 

63.

Work Schedule pdf icon PDF 151 KB

To consider a report from the Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support that sets out the Scrutiny Board’s proposed work schedule for the remainder of the current municipal year (2017/18).

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support submitted a report which invited Members to consider the Board’s work schedule for the 2017/18 municipal year.

 

The Board was advised that a working group had been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 7 December in relation to rehabilitation of offenders.  It was suggested that the scope of the inquiry be narrowed to adult prisons.

 

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the general matters outlined in the report be noted.

(2)  That the proposals associated with the scope of the Board’s inquiry into offender health be agreed (as set out in the report).

(3)  That, subject to any routine scheduling decisions by the Chair, the Board’s outline work schedule be approved.

 

64.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 at 1:30pm (pre-meeting for all Scrutiny Board members at 1:00pm). 

 

 

Minutes:

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 at 1.30pm (pre-meeting for all Board Members at 1.00pm)

 

 

(The meeting concluded at 4.25pm)