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Late Items Minutes: There were no late items as such, however a paper was submitted by NHS Leeds which provided further information for the inquiry into GP-Led Health Centres.
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Iqbal and Latty.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 73 KB To receive and approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 November 2008 Minutes: RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 November 2008, be confirmed as a correct record.
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Scrutiny Inquiry - Improving Sexual Health Among Young People PDF 71 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development Additional documents:
Minutes: The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development submitted a report which reminded the Board of the decision to carry out an Inquiry into Teenage Conception. This had subsequently been broadened to cover sexual health in general among young people and terms of reference for the inquiry had been agreed.
The Chair welcomed John Freeman, School Improvement Adviser and Kiera Swift, Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinator to the meeting.
It was reported that improving sexual health among young people was part of the Narrowing the Gap agenda and there was a need to raise aspirations among young people. Three key themes had been identified and these focussed on long term stable relations shapes, contraception and age issues. Attention was brought to appendix 3 of the report which focussed on Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). Sexual Health issues were not always addressed as they could be in schools and two secondary schools in Leeds had received adverse Ofsted reports although others had received successful reports. The PSHE programme in schools was briefly explained and it was noted that there was not a uniform approach to PSHE in Leeds schools.
In response to Members questions and comments, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED –
(1) That the report be noted. (2) That a further meeting of the Improving Sexual Health among Young People Working Group be arranged in early 2009.
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GP Led Health Centre - Scrutiny Inquiry PDF 83 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development
Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development provided the Board with an update into the Inquiry into the provision for a GP Led Health Centre in Leeds. A paper was also submitted by NHS Leeds announcing the procurement of the GP-Led Health Centre.
The Chair welcomed Christine Outram, Chief Executive, NHS Leeds and Dr Damian Riley, Director of Primary Care, NHS Leeds to the meeting.
It was reported that NHS Leeds had a priority towards reducing inequalities and improving access to high quality primary care services. Additional GP and Dental services had been procured in Leeds in recent years. The report of Lord Darzy had required all Primary Care Trusts to establish GP Led centres that opened at least 12 hours a day, 7 days per week and following a review of services across Leeds, it was felt that the Lincoln Green/Burmantofts area would be best suited to host such a centre. The centre would have GP provision as well as a walk in facility.
In response to Members questions and comments, the following issues were discussed:
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Provision of Stroke Care PDF 52 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development
Minutes: The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development submitted a report which reminded the Board of the request to consider the provision of stroke care as part of the work programme. The request had been made following the announcement of the Department of Health Stroke Awareness campaign.
The Chair welcomed the following to the meeting for this item:
Christine Outram, Chief Executive, NHS Leeds Lucy Jackson, Public Health Consultant, NHS Leeds Paula Deering, Head of Development and Commissioning for Long Term Conditions, NHS Leeds Steve Jamieson, Divisional General Manager, Specialist Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
It was reported that stroke awareness was not only a national priority, but also a priority in Leeds. Citywide there were over 1,600 new stroke cases every year and over 8,000 people living with the effects of a stroke. The national strategy focussed on the following key elements:
Members attention was brought to the FAST campaign of the Stroke Association which focussed on recognising symptoms and the importance of early treatment. Local initiatives had included a publicity campaign and work with community groups.
Further issues discussed included the following:
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(1) That the report be noted. (2) That the Board be issued with the following: o information/data on the impact of early treatment/interventions, referred to at the meeting. o Department of Health information regarding its stroke awareness campaign.
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Mental Health Act 2007 - Supervised Community Treatment PDF 62 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development
Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development referred to the Board meeting of 21 October and the report which set out the main changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 and reminded of the Board’s concern regaiding the practical implications around Supervised Community Treatment. Appended to the report was a submission of the Leeds Partnership NHS Foundation Trust which provided more detail on Supervised Community Treatment.
The Chair welcomed Dr Tim Barnton, Leeds Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to the meeting.
It was reported that Supervised Community Treatment was one of the key amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 since when a greater number of patients had been cared for within the community. The key change would allow certain patients to receive Supervised Community Treatment following a longer hospital order that would allow them to continue to receive treatment within the community. Under the provisions of the Act, a patient could be recalled to hospital for treatment without delay should circumstances require this.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
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NHS Next Stage Review - High Quality Care for All PDF 71 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development
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Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development informed Members about the NHS Next Stage Review – High Quality Care for All. Supporting papers from NHS Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) were appended to the report.
Christine Outram, Chief Executive, NHS Leeds and Ross Langford, Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications, LTHT were present for this item.
Members attention was drawn to the eight health pathways that had been recommended by the Strategic Health Authority for the NHS across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Specific reference was made to the Staying Healthy Pathway and the high population of Super Output Areas in and across Leeds and the need to address health issues in these areas.
In brief summary, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
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To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development
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Minutes: The report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development outlined the Board’s Work Programme for the remainder of the current municipal year. Also appended to the report was a copy of recent Executive Board minutes and Members attention was brought to issues within that fell under the remit of the Scrutiny Board (Health).
It was agreed to receive a further report on GP Led Health Centres at the next meeting of the Board to include a report from the Director of Adult Social Care to provide a Council perspective. It was also agreed to undertake an Inquiry into Hospital Discharges which would consider current discharge arrangements and how the Council and its partners planned to strengthen procedures by:
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(1) That the report be noted. (2) That the work programme be amended as agreed.
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Date and Time of Next Meeting Tuesday, 20th January 2008 at 10.00 a.m. (Pre-meeting for all Members at 09.30 a.m.) Minutes: Tuesday, 20 January 2008 at 10.00 a.m. (Pre-meeting for all Members at 09.30 a.m.) |