Apologies for absence were received from R Hallett, Y Blucher, J Gardner, P Scott, O Richards, K Jackson, S Dolling and A Khaldi.

The following declarations of interest were made:

a)             Cllr Mitchell – Minute 35 (Adult Joint Strategic Needs Assessment) and Minute 36 (LeDeR Annual Report) – Non-pecuniary interest: A close family member with learning disabilities is a resident in supported living; Minute 37 (HWB Strategy Implementation Plan) – Non-pecuniary interest: Appointed to the EPUT Board; Minute 42 (ABSS) – Non-pecuniary interest: Chair of Hamlet Court Road Community Group;

b) Councillor Salter – Minute 37 (HWB Strategy Implementation Plan) and Minute 39 (Pandemic Updates) – Non-pecuniary interests: Non-pecuniary interest: Husband is consultant surgeon at Southend Hospital; daughter is a consultant at Basildon Hospital; son-in-law is GP in the Borough.

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

Minutes attached

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 7^th March 2022 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Report of Director of Commissioning / Director of Public Health

(for decision)

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health presenting the outline of the proposed structure for an Adult Social Care Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (ASC JSNA).  The report also provided an overview of the progress made and current and future challenges.

Resolved:

1. That the report and content of the ASC JSNA delivery plan, be noted.

2. That the Board continue to provide advice and support, where necessary, so that any challenges can be overcome.

Report of Director of Public Health

(For decision)

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health setting out the progress with the delivery of the action plan through the Southend, Essex and Thurrock’s Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) Steering Group.

The Board asked questions which were responded to by officers.  The Board commented on the excellent partnership work taking place in this area.

Resolved:

1. That the report, be noted.

2. That any suggestions that could enhance the delivery of the plan in 2022/23 be forwarded to the Director of Public Health.

Report of Director of Public Health

(For discussion)

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health presenting an update on progress against Year 1 of the action plan for the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

The Board noted that the Year 2 action plan will be developed with partners and presented to the Board in September 2022 for approval.

The Board asked questions which were responded to by officers.  The Board commented on some of the key challenges (financial and otherwise) and the opportunities to ensure that everyone who lives, works, studies and travels has the opportunity to experience a healthier city.

Resolved:

1. That the report be noted.

2. That the Board continue to provide advice and support, where necessary, so that any challenges can be overcome.

Report of Director of Commissioning / Head of Strategic Commissioning

(For noting)

The Board considered a report of the Director of Commissioning presenting the 2021/22 end of year Better Care Fund (BCF) submission.

The Board noted that the BCF submission was made to the NHSE BCF National Team on 27^th May 2022 and was subject to final approval from this Board.

The Board asked questions which were responded to by officers.

Resolved:

That the report be noted and the proposed Southend BCF 2021/22 end of year submission, be approved.

Report of Director of Public Health

(For noting)

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health presenting an update on the on-going management of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The  Board noted that the Local Outbreak Management Plan has been refreshed being refreshed and was presented to the Health Protection Board on 27^th May 2022.

Resolved:

1. That the proposed changes to the operations of the pandemic team and the refreshed Southend’s Local Outbreak Management Plan was adopted by the Local Health Protection Board on 27^th May 2022.

2. That the amendments to the Terms of Reference for both the Health Protection Board and the Health Protection Oversight and Engagement Board, as they continue to provide the relevant governance and assurance framework for all Health Protection matters (as sub-Committees of the Health and Wellbeing Board), be noted.

Report of Director of Public Health

(For noting)

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health presenting an update on the recent progress made through working with the School Sports Partnerships on the Schools Wellbeing Programme, including the successes, challenges and future opportunities.

The Board asked questions which were responded to by officers.

Resolved:

1. That the updates provided on the Schools Wellbeing Programme, including the successes, challenges and future opportunities, be noted.

2. That any additional actions or opportunities for further work across the partnership to increase physical activity and improve emotional wellbeing be forwarded to the Director of Public Health.

Report of Director of Commissioning / Drug and Alcohol Commissioning Officer

(For noting)

The Board received and considered a verbal update from the Drug and Alcohol Commissioning Officer concerning the National Drug Strategy ‘From Harm to Hope’.

The Board was advised that a Drug and Alcohol Executive Board would be established consisting of key partners from both the Health and Wellbeing Board and Community Safety Partnership Board.  This Executive group will make decisions on the future drug and alcohol treatment recovery system as well as recommendations on future grant allocation.

The Board asked questions which were responded to by officers.

Resolved:

That the update and progress regarding the National Drug Strategy ‘From Harm to Hope’, be noted.

Report of Director / Chair for ABSS

The Board considered a joint report of the Independent Chair and Director for ABSS presenting an update on key developments.

The Board asked questions which were responded to by the ABSS Director.

Resolved:

1. That the report be noted.

2. That the ABSS Legacy and Sustainability Strategy, agreed by the Board on 16^th May 2022, be noted and partners continue to identify further opportunities for collaboration and joint working, to secure a legacy for the Lottery investment beyond 2025.

Report of Principal Democratic Services Officer

(For discussion)

The Board considered the draft Forward Plan 2022/23 setting out the key matters for discussion at future meetings.

Resolved:

That the Forward Plan 2022/23, be noted and any further suggestions for additions to the plan be forwarded to the Principal Democratic Services Officer.