Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Willis (no substitute), Lamb (substitute: Cllr Davidson), Ayling (substitute: Cllr Endersby), M Craig (substitute: M Rangue), S Morris (substitute: A Brogan), S Leftley (substitute: S Baker), S Hardy (substitute: J Findlay), Dr Chaturvedi (no substitute) and Dr J Garcia (no substitute).

The following members declared interests as indicated below:-

(a) Councillor Moyies – Minute 200 (Localities Approach for Southend) – non-pecuniary interest – member of the task and finish group for Shoeburyness;

(b) Councillor Davidson – Minute 200 (Localities Approach for Southend) – non-pecuniary interest – Council appointed Governor at Southend Hospital.

The Chairman responded to a written question received from Mr Ali.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7^th April 2016 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Report from Learning Disabilities Commissioning Manager attached

The Board considered a report from the Corporate Director for People which provided an update on Transforming Care.

Resolved:

That the Transforming Care Partnership (previously Pan Essex) Action Plan and the continuing work of partners, be noted.

Joint report from the Associate Director of Integrated Care Commissioning and BCF Project Manager attached.

The Board considered a joint report from the Corporate Director for People, SBC and the Chief Officer, Southend CCG, which provided a briefing and update regarding the formation of commissioning localities for health and social care in Southend.  The report also demonstrates how an integrated complex care co-ordination service might fit with the locality approach.

The Board asked a number of questions relating to GP engagement, the timescales to implement the locality approach and the ‘end of life’ transition pathway.  In response to these questions the Board noted:-

·      GP Engagement – There was an extensive process of engagement with all GPs and the locality approach has been well received.  A number of ‘workshops’ will be taking place to develop the next steps to implement the approach.

·      Timescale – There was every confidence that the four localities would be fully operational by April 2017.

·      ‘End of Life’ – A significant amount of work was taking place to identify what those in the ‘end of life’ cohort want and it would be aligned to the integrated complex care co-ordination service.  It was stressed that regardless of what stage of life the individual was there would be a system in place to support them and ensure good quality of life.

Resolved:

That the locality approach based on 4 Localities, be approved.

Joint report of the Pooled Fund Manager and BCF Project Manager attached.

The Board considered a joint report form the Corporate Director for People, Southend Council, and the Chief Officer, Southend CCG, which provided an overview of the current status of the Southend Better Care Fund (BCF) 2016/17 and the Section 75 agreement deed of variation.

Resolved:

That the approved status of the Southend BCF Plan 2016/17 and the Section 75 agreement deed of variation, be noted.

Report of the Head of Health Development attached.

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health which presented the Southend-on-Sea Joint Adult Prevention Strategy 2016-2021.

The Board proposed that a multi-agency delivery group should be set-up to oversee the delivery of the Joint Adult Prevention Strategy.

Resolved:

That the Southend-on-Sea Joint Adult Prevention Strategy 2016-2021 and associated action plan, be noted.

Report of the Health & Wellbeing Board advisor attached

The Board considered a report from the HWB Advisor which provided a progress update on performance against the HWB Performance Indicators.

The Board noted that a number of the performance measures were being reviewed and refined so that they are aligned to local issues and needs.  The Board also noted that a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) related funding application for business support activity may be at risk due to Britain’s pending exit from the EU.  It was emphasised that while still part of the EU funding bids should continue to be progressed.

The Board was informed that a significant amount of intensive work was taking place to address the performance indicator around young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Resolved:

That the performance management progress report be noted.

Forward Plan attached

The Board received the 2016/17 Forward Plan for information.

Resolved:

That the Forward Plan 2016/17 be noted.

Report attached

The Board was advised that at this point in the agenda it became the strategic body responsible for the governance of the ‘A Better Start Programme.’

The Board considered a report from the Interim Programme Director which provided an update on progress with A Better Start Programme in Southend which was in its second year.  A short PowerPoint presentation was also provided which covered more detailed aspects of the programme, including the five core outcomes and the ‘test and learn’ initiative.

The Board noted that the ‘test and learn’ initiative would be implemented in 6 target wards (Kursaal, Milton, Shoeburyness, Victoria, Westborough and West Shoebury) with a view to expanding it across the whole borough, where the initiatives are shown to be effective in improving outcomes for children and young people.

Resolved:

That the progress on the A Better Start Programme be noted.