Agenda and minutes

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103.

Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 202 KB

At this point in the meeting, Board Members are asked to declare:

 

·        any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests

·        any prejudicial interests or

·        any disclosable pecuniary interests

 

which they may have in respect of business on this agenda. A list of general personal interests previously declared is attached.

Minutes:

Board Members were invited to declare any personal, prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests, other than their standing interests, that they had in relation to the business on the agenda. 

 

No further interests were declared.

 

 

104.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 162 KB

To approve and sign the minutes of the last meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board held on 6  September 2017.

Minutes:

Resolved:  That the minutes of the meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board held on 6 September 2017 be approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

 

With reference to the Update on the Humber, Coast and Vale Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) given at the meeting held on 6 September 2017, members were advised that the modelling for acute hospital service provision in

the Humber, Coast and Vale area had begun.

 

105.

Public Participation

It is at this point in the meeting that members of the public who have registered their wish to speak can do so. The deadline for registering is 5.00pm 7 November 2017.

 

To register please contact the Democracy Officer for the meeting, on the details at the foot of this agenda.

 

Filming, Recording or Webcasting Meetings

Please note that, subject to available resources, this meeting will be filmed and webcast, or recorded, including any registered public speakers who have given their permission. This broadcast can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/webcasts.

 

Residents are welcome to photograph, film or record Councillors and Officers at all meetings open to the press and public. This includes the use of social media reporting, i.e. tweeting.  Anyone wishing to film, record or take photos at any public meeting should contact the Democracy Officer (whose contact details are at the foot of this agenda) in advance of the meeting.

 

The Council’s protocol on Webcasting, Filming & Recording of Meetings ensures that these practices are carried out in a manner both respectful to the conduct of the meeting and all those present.  It can be viewed at: http://www.york.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/11406/protocol_for_webcasting_filming_and_recording_of_council_meetings_20160809.pdf

 

 

Minutes:

It was reported that there had been no registrations to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme.

106.

Annual Report of the Children's Safeguarding Board pdf icon PDF 102 KB

This report presents the Annual Report of the Independent Chair of City of York Safeguarding Children Board 2016/17 (Annex A) to the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB). This provides an opportunity to share the key issues and priorities for CYSCB with the HWBB. (An Executive Summary of the Annual Report is also made available to the Health & Wellbeing Board at Annex B).

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Board was presented with the Annual Report of the Independent Chair of City of York Safeguarding Children Board (CYSCB) 2016/17. The Independent Chair of CYSCB highlighted the key issues and priorities for CYSCB and noted that the current arrangements would cease with the introduction of new arrangements from April 2019. He also reported that there would be a young person’s version of the annual report and that young people would be involved in producing this.

 

The Director of Children’s Services, Education and Communities noted the contribution of staff and non statutory agencies to the work of the CYSCB. He added that the arrangement in York for capturing the voice of young people was exemplary.

 

Board members noted the outstanding work of the board and thanked both the CYSCB and the Independent Chair for the report.

 

Resolved: That Health and Wellbeing Board members received the Annual Report of the Independent Chair of the CYSCB and reflected on the key messages and priorities when considering plans.

 

Reason:     So that communication between Boards and an understanding of each Board’s key messages and priorities enhances collaborative work and optimum outcomes.

107.

Developing an All Age Mental Health Strategy for York 2017-2022 pdf icon PDF 121 KB

This report presents progress against producing an all age mental health strategy for York.The Board are asked to note the report and the feedback received during the consultation period.

 

Minutes:

Board members received a report which presented progress against producing an all age mental health strategy for York.

 

The Head of Joint Programmes NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group gave an overview of the feedback received during the consultation period. It was noted that consultation had closed on 8 October 2017 and had been predominantly collated via an online survey hosted by Healthwatch York.

 

It was noted that following the Board had already agreed to split the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Partnership Board into two discrete groups one focusing on mental health and one on learning disabilities; (each to be the delivery mechanism for their related strategies).

 

Since then two workshops had been held to look at how this could be achieved. Discussions were ongoing as to how to create the new mental health partnership and Health and Wellbeing Board were updated on the key factors identified for the partnership.

 

Members welcomed the report and feedback and noted the following points:

·        The action plan for the mental health strategy could be presented to the Board, and should include information on how the impact of the strategy was being measured.

·        The waiting times for talking therapies stood out as an issue

·        The important role that carers played needed to be included within the new mental health strategy

·        The importance of the Pathways initiative was noted

·        The governance of the progress and outcomes against the strategy needed to be built in

·        The long term strategy needed to be examined

·        Consultation needed to be wider with users of the service

·        The links with schools was commended. The Corporate Director of Children, Education and Communities gave an overview of the School Wellbeing Service noting Headteachers’ support in setting the service up.

 

Resolved: The Health and Wellbeing Board noted the feedback from the consultation and progress made on producing an all age mental health strategy for the city and establishing a new mental health partnership.

 

Reason:     Health and Wellbeing Board oversight of the development of an all age mental health strategy.

108.

Progress Against the Mental Health Theme of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (including performance) pdf icon PDF 92 KB

This report asks the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) to note the update on progress made against delivery of the mental health and wellbeing theme of the joint health and wellbeing strategy 2017-2022.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a report from the Health and Wellbeing Board theme leads for mental health which updated them on progress made against delivery of the mental health and wellbeing theme of the joint health and wellbeing strategy 2017-2022.

 

Members noted the report and raised a number of points in relation to the update:

·        The progress of actions under the top priority of ‘get better at spotting the early signs of mental ill health and intervening early’ (as detailed in Annex A) was highlighted, in particular the suicide prevention strategy and positive development of ambulance rather than police conveyance

·        The growing demand for mental health services and need to use the right part of the system for the right support was noted

·        The pressures on students, including overseas students was noted

·        The importance of the priorities to ensure that York becomes a Suicide Safer City and ensuring York is both a mental health and dementia friendly environment were noted.

·        It was suggested that a medium term financial strategy and analysis could be developed.

·        The Police commitment to the mental health strategy and improvements to Section 136 was noted

·        Members were invited to visit Huntington House, and it was noted that this could be arranged via the Health and Wellbeing Partnerships Coordinator.

·        Housing waiting times were identified as being problematic

·        The Director of Operations (York and Selby), Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust noted the support of the CCG in reducing waiting times.

 

Members received the report and it was:

 

Resolved: The Health and Wellbeing Board noted the report and commented on the report and considered how best to support and deliver all elements of the joint health and wellbeing strategy.

 

Reason:     To keep the Health and Wellbeing Board informed as to progress on delivery against the mental health and wellbeing theme of the joint health and wellbeing strategy 2017-2022.

109.

Healthwatch York Report - Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services pdf icon PDF 151 KB

This report asks Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) members to receive a new report from Healthwatch York about children and adolescent mental health services in York. The report is based on patients’ experiences and is attached at Annex A to this report. Health and Wellbeing Board members are asked to respond to the recommendations within the report.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Manager of Healthwatch York outlined the report, which made a number of recommendations based on patients’ experiences of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in York.

 

Health and Wellbeing Board members welcomed the report and noted the recommendations; they made specific reference to support for children not attending school.

 

Resolved: That the:

 

                             i.        Health and Wellbeing Board received and commented on the report and requested that Healthwatch York add a further recommendation to their report to progress joint commissioning in this area.

 

                            ii.        Health and Wellbeing Board organisations with recommendations against their organisation’s name should formally respond to Healthwatch York by no later than the end of April 2018 either individually or through the Strategic Partnership: Emotional and Mental Health (Children and Young People).

 

Reason:     To keep members of the Board up to date regarding the work of Healthwatch York.

 

110.

Joint commissioning pdf icon PDF 107 KB

This report provides Health and Wellbeing Board with the following  information:

·        Progress on the development of the Joint Commissioning Plan, in line with the joint Commissioning Strategy;

·        An update on the Better Care Fund (BCF) assurance process;

·        A briefing on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Local System Review of York, currently in progress.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members received a report which provided them with information on:

·        Progress on the development of the Joint Commissioning Plan, in line with the joint Commissioning Strategy;

·        An update on the Better Care Fund (BCF) assurance process;

·        A briefing on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Local System Review of York, currently in progress.

 

The Head of Joint Commissioning Programme, NHS Vale of York CCG and City of York Council updated members on Joint Commissioning, the Better Care Fund and the CQC Review.

 

Members discussed the timescales for the outcomes of the Better Care Fund assurance process and noted that completion of the assurance process was by 30th November 2017.

 

in relation to the CQC Review, the consensus from board members was to await the final report of the CQC Review, which was to be presented at the Local Summit in December.

Following discussion it was:

 

Resolved: That the Health and Wellbeing Board note the report.

 

Reason:     To keep the Health and Wellbeing Board informed about these areas of work.

111.

Update from the HWBB Steering Group pdf icon PDF 102 KB

This report provides the board with an update on the work that has been undertaken by the Health and Wellbeing Board Steering Group and its sub-group the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Working Group. The board are asked to note the update.

 

Minutes:

The Board received a report which provided them with an update on the work that had been undertaken by the Health and Wellbeing Board Steering Group and its sub-group the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Working Group. It was noted that the membership of the JSNA Working Group would be examined to ensure that all groups were represented on it.

 

It was also confirmed that the recently redesigned JSNA website was now live.

 

Resolved: That the Health and Wellbeing Board note the update.

 

Reason:     To update the Board in relation to the work of the HWBB Steering Group and the JSNA Working Group

 

 

112.

Healthwatch York Report: Home Care Services pdf icon PDF 144 KB

This report asks Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) members to receive a new report from Healthwatch York about home care services attached at Annex A to this report.

Health and Wellbeing Board members are asked to respond to the recommendations within the report.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members received a report from Healthwatch York about home care services in York. Members were asked to respond to the recommendations within the report. Members welcomed the recommendations in the report and it was:

 

Resolved: That the

 

                             i.        Health and Wellbeing Board received and commented on the report.

                            ii.        The Health and Wellbeing Board organisations with recommendations against their organisation’s name would formally respond to Healthwatch York by no later than the end of April 2018.

                           iii.        Health and Wellbeing Board acknowledge the engagement and consultation undertaken presently by the adult social care team and agree that the next survey includes input from Healthwatch York;

                          iv.        Health and Wellbeing Board agree that all Healthwatch York and adult social care reports in relation to home care services are made publicly available;

                           v.        Health and Wellbeing Board continue to work collaboratively to ensure the retention of a high quality home care service across the city.

 

Reason:     To keep members of the Board up to date regarding the work of Healthwatch York.

113.

Work Programme pdf icon PDF 226 KB

To note the Board’s Forward Plan.

 

Minutes:

Board members were asked to consider the Board’s proposed work programme up to May 2018.

 

Resolved:  That the current 2017/18 work programme be noted.

 

Reason:     To ensure that the Board has a planned programme of work in place.

 

114.

Urgent Business

Any other business which the Chair considers urgent under the Local Government Act 1972.

 

Minutes:

The chair suggested that she would like to follow up on some of the recommendations arising from Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) development sessions that had been supported by the Local Government Association (LGA), with an emphasis on alternative working styles for the HWBB and invited board members to be involved in this.

 

 

 

 

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