Agenda and minutes

The Board noted the temporary resignation of Dr. Mearns from the Health and Wellbeing Board, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, acting under delegated powers, had appointed Dr. Duffy to replace her for the purposes of this meeting.  The Board also noted apologies from Councillor White and Kim Drake (Service Director).

The Chair thanked Dr. Andrew Mortimore, Director of Public Health for his professionalism and support to the Board during his time with the Council. 

Councillor Shields declared a personal interest in that he was a Council appointed representative of Solent NHS Trust and remained in the meeting and took part in the consideration and determinations of items on the agenda. 

Councillor Lewzey declared a personal interest in that he was a Council appointed representative of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and remained in the meeting and took part in the consideration and determinations of items on the agenda. 

Councillor Chamberlain declared a personal interest in that she was a Council appointed representative of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and remained in the meeting and took part in the consideration and determinations of items on the agenda. 

To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 4^th November, 2015 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Board meeting held on 4^th November, 2015, be approved and signed as a correct record. 

Annual report of the Independent Chair of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, attached. 

The Board considered the report providing assessment of the performance and effectiveness of local safeguarding services as detailed in the Annual report of the Independent Chair of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB). 

RESOLVED:

(i)  To reflect on the key issues identified in the opening statement of the LSCB Annual Report from the Chair in relation to ‘How safe are children in Southampton?’

(ii)  To receive the full LSCB Report and utilise the information contained within it to inform the Health and Wellbeing Board’s future work. 

Report of the Headstart Manager detailing the Headstart Model, attached.

The Board considered the report detailing the Headstart model. 

The Board acknowledged and noted the following:

·  All schools were in favour of the model, however the level of engagement was disparate across the City. 

·  Children with lived experience have been involved in the model from the start of the process.

·  Work was ongoing to ensure parents groups needs and desires were met.

·  Ensure joint working with Southampton Connect to create opportunities and experiences in the City.

·  Ensure the model complements work with 0-19 year olds and the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. 

RESOLVED:

(i)  To note the HeadStart Strategy; and

(ii)  To note the delivery of a sustainable model for children and young people’s wellbeing relies on partners to be engaged and involved in the development and implementation of the HeadStart Strategy. 

Report of the Director of Quality and Integration detailing the Carers Strategy 2016-20, attached. 

The report of the Director of Quality and Integration was submitted detailing the Carers Strategy. 

RESOLVED to endorse the Southampton Carers Strategy 2016-20.

Report of the Director of Quality and Integration detailing the Better Care Southampton Implementation, attached. 

The report of the Director of Quality and Integration was submitted detailing an upgrade on progress against the Better Care Southampton Implementation.

The Board noted the following:

·  Delay transfer levels have significantly reduced.

·  Admissions to nursing homes being considered at a later more complex stage. 

·  All homes are open.

·  Focus moving towards 65+ age group, integrated care in the City and complex developments in linking primary care. 

RESOLVED:

(i)  To note and welcome the progress with implementation of Better Care Southampton which is coming to the end of its first year; and

(ii)  To consider the future of Better Care Southampton for 2016/17 and beyond, agreeing the policy context towards the whole system integration of health and social care.