To receive feedback on the outcomes of the consultation and to sign off the Strategy.

The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health which summarised consultation responses to the Draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

The report advised that the Draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy had been well received with comments raised during the consultation on the following issues:-

• Improving the health of looked after children;
• Safeguarding and patient safety;
• Reducing childhood obesity;
• Reducing teenage pregnancy;
• Improving outcomes for frail older people;
• Promoting independence and choice;
• Helping people make healthy lifestyle choices;
• Improving mental health for children and their parents;
• Improving mental health and wellbeing of adults.

A number of additional themes had also emerged from the consultation which were now recommended for inclusion in the strategy set out in paragraph 6 of the report.  The Board considered that the strategy should focus on a narrow range of issues to facilitate greater impact in the selected areas; in this context, the strategy should not seek to replicate issues and actions which could not be addressed elsewhere.

The Board noted a letter that was tabled at the meeting from the Chairman of Social Care, Health and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee summarising its perspectives.

RESOLVED

That the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy be updated incorporating those themes outlined in paragraphs 5 & 6 of the report now submitted where the Board could have greatest impact with the final version being presented to the next meeting of the Central Bedfordshire Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board to be held in January 2013.

To receive a report on plans and progress.

The Board was invited to consider a report on the progress made in improving health outcomes for looked after children.

An addendum report had been circulated separately to the agenda on the implementation of the post inspection action plan agreed by the Council’s Executive on 21 August 2012.  The report set out the following:

• Reflection on the first phase of improvement activity under the post inspection Action Plan;
• Summary of the current position;

The Board noted that the Director of Children’s Services was revisiting the actions necessary to deliver the required improvements, to take account of both the findings of the Ofsted Inspection and the new Inspection framework.

RESOLVED

That the action instigated by the Director of Children’s Services be noted.

To receive a report on plans and progress.

The Board considered a progress report on the outcomes for frail older people.  The report outlined the work undertaken, progress since the last report to the Board in January 2012, key actions required to deliver improved outcomes and response to commitments made in the draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

RESOLVED

(1)    That work undertaken to date in delivering improved outcomes for frail older people be noted.

(2)    That the Health and Wellbeing Board commit to increasing the understanding of current investment and performance in services for older people.

(3)    That the Joint Strategic Commissioning Group produce a report setting out a specific plan detailing desired outcomes and subsequent target dates for consideration by the Board at its meeting to be held in April 2013.

To receive a presentation on progress.

Dr Dianne Gray, Assigned Director of Strategy and System Redesign, Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group updated the Board review of Community Beds.

The review would seek to establish existing capacity in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough.  This would then be complimented by an analysis of future needs to facilitate appropriate commissioning. 

RESOLVED

That the Board receive a report on the outcome of the review of the Community Beds in January 2013.

To receive an update on progress towards authorisation.

The Board considered a report on progress with the authorisation process for the Clinical Commissioning Group.

RESOLVED

That the Clinical Commissioning Group update report be noted.

To receive the annual Adult Safeguarding report. 

The Board considered the annual report of the Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Adult Safeguarding Board.

The report detailed a number of learning points which had contributed to an action plan for the year, details of which were set out at paragraph 20 in the report now submitted.

RESOLVED

That the Annual report of Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Adult Safeguarding Board be noted.

To receive a report and endorse arrangements for HealthWatch Central Bedfordshire.

The Board considered a report providing an update on progress to develop and deliver Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire by 1 April 2013.  The report included the following:

• Children and young people as part of Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire;
• A Healthwatch pathfinder for Central Bedfordshire led by voluntary and community infrastructure organisation to develop a partnership approach to establishing Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire and builds on existing local resources, knowledge and expertise;
• The procurement strategy for Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire;
• Provision of Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy.

RESOLVED

(1)    That plans being put in place for the provision of NHS Complaints Advocacy from April 2013 to March 2014 be noted;

(2)    That the approach being taken to the role of children and young people in Healthwatch in response to the mandate given by the Central Bedfordshire Youth Council be noted;

(3)    That the progress being made towards establishing Healthwatch Cental Bedfordshire particularly through the first meeting of the Pathfinder held in October 2012 be noted.

To receive a report from LINk.

The Board considered a report from the Chairman of Central Bedfordshire LINK on current LINK activity and findings from visits to care/nursing homes in Central Bedfordshire.

RESOLVED

That the update on LINK work and progress to date, be noted.

To present an updated work programme of items for 2012-13.

The Board considered a report from the Chief Executive, Central Bedfordshire Council that set out a suggested work programme for 2012 – 2013 for the Board.

The Board noted the following items to be included in the work programme:

• Community Beds review -  January 2013;
• Health and Wellbeing Strategy – January 2013;
• Improving outcomes for Frail Older People – March 2013.

RESOLVED

That the work programme for the Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board be approved with the inclusion of

• Community Beds review – January 2013;
• Health and Wellbeing Strategy – January 2013;
• Frail and Elderly March 2013.

To receive any announcements from the Chairman and any matters of communication.

There were no announcements or communications.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the last meeting held on 6 September 2012 and note actions taken since that meeting.

It was agreed that consideration of previous minutes be considered as the first item of business on the agenda.

RESOLVED

That the Minutes of the last meeting held on 6 September 2013 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.