Agenda and minutes

In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman the Board considered the appointment of a Chairman for the meeting.

Resolved:

That Mr Roy Fisher be appointed Chairman for this meeting.

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned; and

(2) the nature of the interest concerned

If any member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Head of Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

There  were no declarations of interest on this occasion.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting held on 23^rd April 2014 as a true and correct record.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting  held on the 23^rd April 2014 be agreed as a correct record.

To receive a report setting out a proposal for the Health and Wellbeing Board annual report 2013-2014

The Board received a development update from Ms T Lloyd-Moore on the work of the Health and Wellbeing Board and a proposal for the annual report .

Resolved:

1. To approve the scope of the Health and Wellbeing Board annual report as outlined and to agree that partner organisations submit relevant information for the report by the 13^th June 2014.
2. To task the Health and Wellbeing Board Policy Officer to prepare a draft annual report for final approval in July 2014.

To receive a verbal update on issues related to the Strategic Commissioning Group.

 The Board received a verbal update on issues related to the Strategic Commissioning Group from Delyth Curtis, Assistant Chief Executive Adult Services, Blackpool Council.

The update highlighted the work of the Board including development of the Better Care Fund Locality Model and progress on Mental Health, Healthy Weight and Sexual Health action plans. The Board also considered the notes of the meeting of the Strategic Commissioning Group held on the 14^th May 2014.

Resolved:

To note the update and the notes of the meeting of the Strategic Commissioning Group meeting held on the 14^th May 2014.

To update the Board on progress of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Blackpool.

The Board received a presentation on the progress towards the creation of an updated Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Blackpool from Liz Petch and Stephen Gough.

The Board noted that it was a statutory requirement for all Health and Wellbeing Boards to produce an updated statement of need for pharmaceutical services. The Board was responsible for ensuring the production of such an assessment by the deadline of April 2015.

Mr Gough reminded the Board of the key purposes of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.

It was noted that a pan-Lancashire group had been created to co-ordinate the production of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments for Blackpool, Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. This group had devised a project plan and begun the process of collating relevant information.

Ms Petch explained that the next step would be starting to draft the assessment which would then be subject to a consultation period in the Autumn and that a draft would be brought to the Board in September for comment.

Resolved:

1. To note the update on the ongoing development of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.

2. To receive a draft version of Blackpool’s Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment in September 2014.

To receive an update on the Better Care Fund (BCF) Plan for Blackpool.

The Board received an update on the Better Care Fund from David Bonson, Blackpool CCG.

David reported that feedback received nationally on Blackpool’s final submission had been positive.

The Board noted the Project Initiation Document which set out the context, approach, scope and governance arrangements for Blackpool’s Better Care Fund Project. David updated on progress of the project explaining that a Programme Board, led by Andy Roach at the CCG was now in place to co-ordinate delivery and a range of engagement and consultation were underway.

He informed the Board of a recent announcement from the Government in relation to final submissions. The announcement outlined further lines of enquiry that would need to be addressed by local areas before final plans could be taken forward for ministerial sign off. David expected further guidance to be published imminently.

Resolved:

That the update be noted.

To consider the legal implications in regard to the SEN and Disability aspects of the 2014 Children and Families Act and agree the proposed future strategic approaches/ plans

 Resolved:

That consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting.

To receive a report will outlining some of the key areas of impact and work presently being undertaken to prepare for the enactment of the Care Act 2014 over 2015/2016. 

 The Board received a presentation from Les Marshall, Head of Adult Services, Blackpool Council on the introduction of the Care Act 2014.

Mr Marshall highlighted that the Care Act was a major piece of legislation consolidating a large amount of legislation regarding adult social care and introducing the requirement to assess carers’ needs for the first time, capping of personal care costs and the concept of deferred payments. It was noted that there was a large amount for training and development required for staff prior to the full implementation of the legislation in April 2015.

Resolved:

1. To note the report.

2. That a further update be provided to the Board in around October.

To hold a thematic debate on issues around Social Isolation and Loneliness.

 The Board held a thematic debate on the issue of social isolation and loneliness.

Val Raynor, Head of Commissioning- Blackpool Council and Judith Mills, Public Health Specialist- Blackpool Council gave a presentation to introduce the issue highlighting the links between social isolation and ill health.

The debate centred around how to ensure issues around social inclusion were addressed for all age groups and that links to the Headstart building resilience bid and links to the Better Care Fund bid were formalised. Members also expressed the need to ensure good practice in support for carers across Blackpool.

Resolved:

That a small sub-group be created of Richard Emmess, Arif Rajpura, Sue Harrison and Val Raynor to further explore the issue.

To receive a presentation on Project Search.

 The Board received a presentation on Project Search. The Board received information from Carmel McKeogh, Deputy Chief Executive- Blackpool Council, Kelly Miller, Divisional Commissioning Manager- Blackpool Council, Sally Shaw, Head of Corporate Development, Engagement and Communications and Annie O’Bryan, European Head Project Search. 

They outlined the Project Search ethos which had been developed in a number of locations following its creation in the USA and Canada. The aim was to help disabled people secure and keep paid permanent jobs. The initiative was particularly suited to those with moderate to severe learning difficulties and autism.

The presentation outlined a number of success stories for the scheme and how Blackpool Council was to be a lead organisation starting in September 2014, other organisations were invited to be involved in offering job interview opportunities.

Resolved:

To note the project and its potential impact for young people with learning difficulties in Blackpool.

To consider whether Board member organisations could provide employment opportunities for those attending the scheme and to feed this back to Carmel Mc Keogh.

To note the date and venues of future meetings:

9th July 2014- Whitegate Health Centre

3rd September 2014- Whitegate Health Centre

22nd October 2014- City Learning Centre

The Board noted the dates of next meetings as

9^th July 2014

3^rd September 2014

22^nd October 2014