Agenda, decisions and minutes

At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member is 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.

At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health and the Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People  were asked to declare if they had any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests or any prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests in the business on the agenda.  They declared that they had none.

To approve and sign the minutes of the Decision Session held on 25 July 2016.

Resolved: That the minutes of the Decision Session- Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health 25 July 2016 be approved and then signed by the Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health as a correct record.

At this point in the meeting, members of the public who have registered their wish to speak at the meeting can do so. The deadline for registering is Friday 2 December 2016 at 5.00 pm. 

Members of the public may register to speak on an item on the agenda or an issue within the Executive Member’s remit.

Filming, Recording or Webcasting Meetings

Please note this meeting will be filmed and webcast and that includes 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

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

This paper provides an update to Members on proposals for building a new city centre offer for services delivered from Sycamore House. With a focus on access to information, support, emotional health and wellbeing, it advises of a new model for delivering services for Young People and Adults and provides a city centre offer for Young People in York. 

This decision will be taken by the Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health in consultation with the Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People.

Resolved: That;

(i)           It be agreed to accept the Department of Health Capital grant to develop the Safe Haven Project in York.

(ii)          Sycamore House be utilised to accommodate Voluntary and Community Sector agencies in the building as part of the model.

Reason: To ensure that;

·      The services within this report offer a diverse, effective and sustainable solution for adults and young people using services in York. 

·      It supports our long-term vision for support services to be provided by the voluntary and community sector. The developments outlined in the report represent a very positive step in this direction.

·        Young people can access relevant, holistic and non-stigmatising information and support from a suitable city centre location

·        Our mental health services are aligned with the needs of our residents.   

Consideration was given to a report which provided the Executive Members with an update on proposals for building a new city centre offer for services delivered from Sycamore House, of a new model for the delivery of services for Young People and Adults and the provision of a city centre offer for Young People in York.

The Executive Members were informed about the reasons for bringing Adults and Children’s Mental Health Services together at Sycamore House. This was because there was often a cross over between young people’s mental health services and adult mental health services and that with the involvement of voluntary and community sector partners on site, a wellbeing model for mental health could be developed rather than a psychiatric one.

In regards to the development of the Safe Haven, the capital grant from the Department of Health would be spent on improvement works to Sycamore House to ensure safety for all when using the building. From a safeguarding perspective, the design of toilets has been considered, the proximity of Arc Light to the building and more panic buttons would also be installed in the building along with CCTV. Further safety aspects had been considered, and it was reported that each of the three service areas using the building would be undertaking risk assessments. 

The Executive Member for Children and Young People commented on the management of cross over periods at Sycamore House and when services at the Safe Haven would commence in the evening. He felt that the cross over in services could be beneficial if managed appropriately from a safeguarding point of view. It was reported that the Safe Haven would operate at a later point in the day (evening) and that a contact between young people and adults would be limited.

Resolved: That;

(i)           It be agreed to accept the Department of Health Capital grant to develop the Safe Haven Project in York.

(ii)          Sycamore House be utilised to accommodate Voluntary and Community Sector agencies in the building as part of the model.

Reason: To ensure that;

·      The services within this report offer a diverse, effective and sustainable solution for adults and young people using services in York. 

·      It supports our long-term vision for support services to be provided by the voluntary and community sector. The developments outlined in the report represent a very positive step in this direction.

·        Young people can access relevant, holistic and non-stigmatising information and support from a suitable city centre location

·        Our mental health services are aligned with the needs of our residents.