Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jarvis, K Jackson (SAVS), J. Gardner (Deputy EPFCC), C Panniker (Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust), A Griffin (SBC), P Scott (Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), Dr J. Garcia (Chair – CCG Governing Body) and M Atkinson (safeguarding).

The following declarations of interest were made:

(a) Cllr Salter – Minute 883 (Covid-19 Pandemic updates), Minute 885 (Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Southend) and Minute 886 (Primary Care Strategy) – 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;

(b) Cllr Harp – Minute 888 (A Better Start Progress Update) – Non-pecuniary interest wife is employed in senior role at SAVS and he is a volunteer with SAVS;

(c) O Richards – Minute 888 ( A Better Start Progress Update) – Non-pecuniary interest: Employed by Family Action to run Healthwatch Southend, Family Action also run children’s centres within the Borough;

There were no public questions at this meeting.

Minutes attached

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 2^nd December 2020, subject to the addition of T. D’orsi to the list of apologies and the following interest declared by Councillor Salter, be confirmed as a correct record and signed:

‘Cllr Salter – Minute 644 (Covid-19 Pandemic Update) and Minute 654 (Integrated Care System Approach) -pecuniary interest: Husband is consultant surgeon at Southend Hospital; daughter is a consultant at Basildon Hospital; son-in-law is GP in the Borough.’

Report of the Principal Democratic Services Officer attached

The Board considered a report from the Principal Democratic Services Officer presenting the revised and updated Health and Wellbeing Board Terms of Reference.

Resolved:

2. That the Terms of Reference for the Health and Wellbeing Board be reviewed annually.

Update paper from Director of Public Health attached

The Board considered a report from the Director of Public Health providing an update on the Covid-19 Local Outbreak Control Plan implementation of the national Test, Trace, Contain and Enable (TTCE) programme.

The Director of Public Health also provided an overview of recent developments since the publication of the report which included an accelerated programme of school children testing, the changes to Test and Trace to a wider Pandemic Management Plan.

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

Resolved:

1. That the progress and ongoing implementation of the Local Outbreak Control Plan by the Local Health Protection Board and the Outbreak Control Oversight and Engagement Board, be noted.

2. That it be noted that the Local Outbreak Control Plan will be reviewed and published as the Local Outbreak Management Plan, in line with the national refresh of the Contain Framework in support of the Roadmap to exit lockdown by the 31^st March 2021.

3. That the Board’s deep felt thanks appreciation be extended to all partners staff/employees and volunteers for their exemplary support and work during the pandemic and their delivery of the vaccination programme in the Borough.

Report from Leisure Contracts and Development Manager attached

The Board considered a report of the Leisure Contracts and Development Manager providing an update on the recent progress made through working with both School Sports Partnerships on the Schools Wellbeing Programme, including successes, challenges and future opportunities.

The Board also received a brief overview of a number of the Schools Wellbeing Programme projects and initiatives.  The Board asked a number of questions which were responded to by officers.

Resolved:

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

Report from Director of Public Health attached

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health presenting the updated Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Southend.  The Board also received a PowerPoint presentation providing a snapshot and overview of the outcomes of the recent consultation carried out regarding the Strategy.

The Board discussed the report and noted that a further detailed analysis of the consultation results was taking place and the Strategy would be brought back to the Board in June 2021.

The Board also made the following comments:

·         Mental health is a significant priority area and needs to be highlighted more in the Strategy;

·         In terms of prevention hidden need should be a key priority (how to reach the most vulnerable – unpaid/informal carers, rough sleepers, etc);

·         Ensuring future planning builds in health and wellbeing – referred to the ‘Building for a Healthy Life Design’ document which has strong link to the Health and Wellbeing Strategy;

·         The Strategy needs to reflect the needs of our whole population such as older people with dementia and adults with learning disabilities who would be impacted by health and wellbeing inequalities.

Resolved:

1. That the update on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Southend, including successes, challenges and future opportunities, be noted.

2. That the next iteration of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Southend be presented to the Board at its meeting in June 2021.

Report from NHS Alliance Director attached

The Board considered a report from the NHS Alliance Director providing an update on the progress of the refreshed and revised Mid and South Essex Primary Care Strategy (PCS). 

The Board noted that the current version of the PCS was undergoing a re-edit and further engagement with partners will take place to ensure it meets the requirements of the partnership.

Resolved:

1. That the update report, be noted.

2. That it be noted that the final refreshed and revised Primary Care Strategy would be presented to the Board at its meeting in June 2021.

Report from DACT Commissioning and Research Officer attached

The Board considered a report of the Drug and Alcohol Commissioning Team presenting the latest available performance of commissioned services and the latest available financial performance. 

The report also sets out the work undertaken using the additional funding made available by Public Health England in January 2021 and the additional funding being made available to enhance the interface between the criminal justice system and drug and alcohol treatment.

Resolved:

That the current performance be noted and the management actions in place be endorsed.

Report from ABSS Chair /  ABSS Director (to follow)

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

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

            Wednesday 9^th June 2021 at 5pm

            Wednesday 8^th September 2021 at 5pm

Thursday 2^nd December 2021 at 5pm

Monday 7^th March 2022 at 5pm

Resolved:

That the following provisional dates for 2021/22, be noted:

Wednesday 9^th June 2021 – 5pm

Wednesday 8^th September 2021 – 5pm

Thursday 2^nd December 2021 – 5pm

Monday 7^th March 2022 – 5pm