Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Lamb (substitute: Cllr Walker), Longley (substitute: Cllr Crystall) and Velmurugan (no substitute).

Apologies were also received from S Hardy (substitute: J Findlay), M Craig, A McIntyre and Dr Chaturvedi.

There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.

There were no questions from members of the public.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 29^th June 2015 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Report attached.

The Board received a letter from the Peer Review Team which provided feedback from their two day visit on 21^st and 22^nd July 2015 which was a follow up to the January 2014 health and wellbeing peer challenge visit as part of the Local Government Association (LGA) Health & Wellbeing System Improvement Programme.

Resolved:

That the letter from the Peer Review Team be noted.

Report attached.

The Board received a report which provided details of the Better Care Fund Quarter 2 2015/16 return.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

Report attached.

The Board received a report which provided an update on the developments in implementing Transforming Care.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

Report attached.

The Board considered a report which provided details of the outcomes and recommendations arising from the Essex Mental Health Review.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

Report attached.

The Board considered a report from the Head of Health Development which proposed a draft framework and timeline to create a Joint Adult Prevention Strategy for Southend-on-Sea to promote wellbeing and independence.

The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by officers.  In response to a specific question regarding young carers the Corporate Director for People agreed to circulate a report on the matter.

Resolved:

That the proposed scope of the Southend Adult Prevention Strategy, as set out in the submitted report, be agreed.

Report attached.

The Board considered a report from the Health & Wellbeing Partnership Advisor which provided the first progress report for the HWB Strategy “Broad Impact Goals” and highlighted the opportunities where Board members could support improved outcomes in specific areas of work.  The report also highlighted the next steps to identify longer term strategic ambitions for the HWB Strategy from 2016 onwards.

The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by officers. 

The Board suggested that previous performance information should be included in future reports so that progress can be measured more effectively.

Resolved:

1. That, subject to the inclusion of previous performance information, the format of the indicator progress report be approved.

2. That, where relevant, the Board members consider engaging in opportunities to support progress in specific areas, as shown in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, and feedback to the Health & Wellbeing Partnership Advisor.

3. That Board members consider any other potential opportunities and contributions that might not currently be highlighted and feedback to the Health & Wellbeing Partnership Advisor.

4. That the proposal to organise an additional informal session to examine the relevant data and considerations, in order to inform the longer term priorities of the HWB Strategy from 2016 onwards, be agreed.

PowerPoint Presentation slides attached.

The Board received a PowerPoint presentation from Ms Doorly, LSCB Independent Chair, which covered the role and governance arrangements of the LSCB, the key issues in safeguarding and the safeguarding arrangements locally.

The Board emphasised the need for strong links and a clear understanding between the LSCB, Adult Safeguarding Board, Community Safety Partnership and the Health & Wellbeing Board, particularly in terms of safeguarding.  It was suggested that the Independent Chair of the LSCB & Adult Safeguarding Board should be appointed to the Health & Wellbeing Board to advise on safeguarding matters.

It was also suggested that the Chairs’ of the various Boards’ have regular meetings.

Resolved:

That the Independent Chair of the LSCB and Adult Safeguarding Board be appointed to the Health & Wellbeing Board.

Report attached.

The Board considered the Forward Plan of Board activity for the period June 2015 to March 2016.

Resolved:

That the Forward Plan of Board activity be noted.

Tuesday 9^th February 2016 at 5pm – Tickfield Centre, Johnson Room

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 9^th February 2016 at 5pm at the Tickfield Centre in the Johnson Room.