Apologies for absence were received from Yvonne Blucher, Scott Dolling, Sally Morris, Councillor Lamb, Councillor Woodley, Elizabeth Chidgey, Alison Semmence and Claire Panniker.

The following declarations of interest were made at the meeting:-

(a) Councillor Salter – Minute 60 (STP Update) – non-pecuniary interest – husband is consultant surgeon at Southend Hospital and holds senior posts at the hospital; son-in-law is a GP; daughter is a doctor at Broomfield Hospital.

There were no questions from members of the public at this meeting.

Minutes attached.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 21^st March 2018, be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Report attached

The Board received a PowerPoint presentation from the STP Programme Director, Chief Medical Officer and the STP Director of Communications and Engagement on the outcome of the consultation and the next steps in the STP programme.

The Board asked a number of questions covering a number of aspects of the STP (i.e. consultation response rates, family and carer transport and the provision of stroke services at Southend hospital which were responded to by the STP representatives.

Resolved:

That the STP representatives be thanked for the feedback on the outcomes and next steps for the STP Programme.

Report to follow

The Board considered a joint report of the Integration Programme Manager, SBC and Interim Programme Director for Southend, Castle Point and Rochford CCGs.

The Board noted that a significant amount of work had taken place across partners at both the strategic and operational level.  The next steps were highlighted which included the development of a business case for each locality.

The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by the Integration Programme Manager, SBC.

Resolved:

That the progress made towards developing localities in Southend, be noted.

Report attached

The Board considered a report of the Director of Children’s Service Transformation providing a background summary of the Joint Targeted Area Inspection findings and setting out the action being taken in relation to the findings.  The Board was informed that there the Inspectors were highly complimentary towards the role and involvement of GPs.

The Board extended its thanks and appreciation to all agencies and personnel involved.

Resolved:

1. That the report be noted.

2. That the progress against the action plan be reported to the Board for assurance purposes in the Journey of the Child Annual Report.

Power Point Presentation slides to be tabled

The Board received a PowerPoint presentation from the Group Manager for community safety and crime reduction covering the proposed joined up approach by the Community Safety Partnership, Health & Wellbeing Board and the safeguarding boards (LSCB and SAB) to tackle violent crime and support/protect the vulnerable people in Southend. 

The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by officers.  The Board recognised that ‘violence and vulnerability’ was a key priority and a whole partnership approach was essential.

Resolved:

That the Group Manager for Community Safety and Crime Reduction be thanked for his valuable presentation and that ‘violence and vulnerablity’ be a key priority going forward.

Report attached

The Board considered a report of the Interim Accountable Officer, Southend CCG, presenting the Southend CCG’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2017/18.

Resolved:

That the Southend CCG’s Annual Report and Accounts 2017/18, be noted.

Report attached.

The Board considered a report of the Director ABSS providing an update on the A Better Start Southend (ABSS) Programme covering governance, Big Lottery Annual Review, programme budget, etc.

The Board noted that the feedback from the Big Lottery Fund annual review had been extremely positive with all performance measures rated green or amber on the RAG rating.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

Verbal report (no papers)

The Board received an update on the progress in respect to a number of allegations about the care provided by EPUT mental health staff which were highlighted on the BBC Radio 4 ‘File on Four’ programme broadcast on 20^th March 2018.  The Board was informed that following an individual investigation a report with a number of recommendations and an action plan was presented to the Executive Team. 

The findings from the investigation found that there was not a systematic problem with drugs and staff were not involved in supplying drugs to patients but there was a level of complacency amongst some staff which has been addressed.  Other measures have been put in place which included enhanced security.