Agenda and draft minutes

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Items
No. Item

10.

Apologies for Absence

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Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from A Pike, L Gale, C McCarron, M Atkinson, M Marksy, R Tinlin, A Khaldi and J Gardner.

11.

Declarations of Interest

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Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.

12.

Public Questions

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Minutes:

There were no questions from the public at this meeting.

13.

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday, 15 June 2023 pdf icon PDF 66 KB

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Minutes:

Resolved:-

 

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday, 15 June 2023, be confirmed as a correct record.

14.

Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) Mental Health Strategy pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Report from Head of Adult Strategy Commissioning

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Minutes:

The Board considered a report of the Director of Commissioning presenting the Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) Mental Health Strategy for consideration.

 

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

 

Resolved:

 

1. That the Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) All-Age Mental Health Strategy, recognising that it has been the product of extensive engagement and input from across a diverse range of stakeholders, be endorsed.

 

2.  That the establishment of the Southend, Essex and Thurrock All-Age Mental Health Strategy Implementation Group, recognising that it has been the product of extensive engagement and discussion with partners, be endorsed.

 

3. That it be noted that regular updates on progress with implementation of the strategy and development of collaborative working arrangements will be presented to future Board meetings.

15.

COPD Community Connectors

Joint update from Chief Officer (Healthwatch Southend) and Chief Executive Officer (SAVS) (no papers)

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Minutes:

The Board received a short film and update from Chief officer, Healthwatch Southend and Chief Officer, SAVS on the Core20Plus5 Programme (COPD) – Community Connectors. 

 

The Board noted that a further years funding had been received to continue todeliver the programme, build and expand the offer to drive targeted action in healthcare inequalities improvements and connecting the decision-makers to communities, etc through the community connectors.

 

The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by the Chief Officer, Healthwatch Southend and Chief Officer, SAVS.

 

The Board emphasised that the key to successful delivery will be to ensure that the community connectors can connect with decision-makers to share their lived experiences and build on their skills.

 

Resolved:

 

That further work be undertaken to identify appropriate champions within partner organisations and the approach to ensuring decision makers are connected to the COPD programme.

16.

Ageing, Living and Caring Well Strategy End of Year Report pdf icon PDF 572 KB

Report of Head of Adult Strategic Commissioning

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Minutes:

The Board considered the Adult Social Care Strategies Annual Report for April 2022 to March 2023, covering the three core strategies, ‘Ageing Well, Caring Well and Living Well.’

 

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

 

Resolved:

 

That the three adult social care core strategies, ‘Ageing Well, Caring Well and Living Well’ and the actions and developments undertaken, be noted.

17.

Annual Public Health Report pdf icon PDF 104 KB

Report of Director of Public Health

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Minutes:

The Board considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health) presenting the Director of Public Health Annual Report for 2022-23, which had been approved by the Cabinet at its meeting on 18th July 2023.

 

The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by the Director of Public Health.

 

Resolved:

 

That the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2022-2023, be noted.

18.

Children and Young People - Core20Plus Update

Presentation from Director, SEE Alliance and Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Minutes:

The Board received a power-point presentation providing an update on the Core20Plus programme concerning Children and Young People.

 

The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by representatives from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System.

 

Resolved:


That the presentation and update on the Core20Plus programme relating to children and young people, be noted.

19.

A Better Start Southend Update pdf icon PDF 557 KB

Joint report of ABSS Director and Chair

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Minutes:

The Board considered a report from the Independent Chair and Director of ABSS presenting an update on key developments since the last meeting of the Board.

 

Resolved:

 

1. That the report, be noted.

 

2. That the progression of the ABSS Legacy and Sustainability Strategy, be noted.

20.

LeDeR Annual/end of year Report pdf icon PDF 117 KB

Report of Director of Public Health

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Minutes:

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health presenting an update on the progress with the delivery of the action plan through the Southend, Essex and Thurrock’s Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) Steering Group, during 2022-23.

 

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.

 

21.

Better Care Fund Submission 2023/24 pdf icon PDF 211 KB

Report of Lead Commissioner (Older Adults)

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Minutes:

The Board considered a report of the Director of Commissioning presenting the Better Care Fund end of year submission, following sign-off by the Chair of the Board to the NHSE BCF National Team on 23rd May 2023.  The report also presented the BCF joint narrative plan 2023-2025 submission made to NHS England on 30th June 2023 and sought approval of the draft Section 75 Partnership Agreement between Southend City Council and Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System for the management of the BCF for the period 2023-2025.

 

Resolved:

 

1. That the proposed Southend BCF 2022/23 end of year submission, be noted and approved.

 

2. That the proposed Southend 2023-2025 BCF Joint Narrative Plan, be noted and approved.

 

3. That the proposed Section 75 Partnership Agreement proposal for the management of the BCF be approved and that the schedules to the agreement relating to the BCF plan for 2023-2025, noting that this document is currently waiting approval on the Terms and Conditions from the Legal Team, be noted.

22.

Area SEND Inspection and Area Strategic Plan pdf icon PDF 100 KB

Report of Director Education, Inclusion and Early Years

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Minutes:

The Board considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health) presenting an update on the outcome of the SEND Area Inspection and the resulting SEND Area Strategic Action Plan.

 

Resolved:

 

1. That the Area SEND Inspection outcome and resulting Area SEND strategic action plan, be noted.

 

2. That an update on the area’s progress in implementing the action plan be brought back to the Board in 6 months.

 

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