Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of 31 July 2014 be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Tom Davey.    

Councillor Barry Rawlings declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in relation to Agenda Item 8 (Delivery of Health and Social Care Integration including through the Better Care Fund) by virtue of being a Member of Unison.  Councillor Rawlings also declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to Agenda Item 8 (Delivery of Health and Social Care Integration including through the Better Care Fund) by virtue of working for CommUnity Barnet.

Councillor Reema Patel declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in relation to Agenda Item 8 (Delivery of Health and Social Care Integration including through the Better Care Fund) by virtue of being a Member of Unison.  Councillor Rawlings.  Councillor Patel also declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to Agenda Item 7 (Adults and Communities Delivery Unit Business Planning) by virtue of being a member of the New Local Government Network.

There were none.

Details of the questions asked and the published answers were provided with the agenda papers for the meeting.  Verbal responses were given to the supplementary questions at the meeting.

Ms. Janet Leifer made a public comment in relation to Agenda Item 7 (Adults and Communities Delivery Unit Business Planning) Members asked questions following the comment, which were answered by Ms. Leifer 

The Strategic Director for Communities, Ms. Kate Kennally introduced the report, which set out suggested outcomes for the five Commissioning Plan, and identified the major challenges which the Committee would need to make commissioning decisions on over the next five years.

The Committee considered the Commissioning Intentions as set out in the report. 

Following debate, Councillor Rajput moved that the Commissioning Intentions as set out in the report be amended as below.  This was seconded by Cllr. Hart.

Commissioning Intention 1.10 – Carers:

1.    To Prioritise meeting the needs of carers, including young carers, through assessment and support planning process and by better supporting carers physical and mental health needs

Commissioning Intention 1.11 – Cross cutting:

2.    Promote and maintain the quality and consistency of the social care workforce.  Ensure that the workforce development programme is focused on strengthening the quality and consistency of practice.

The Chairman moved to the vote.  Votes were recorded as follows:

The motion was carried.

RESOLVED that the Adults and Safeguarding Committee agree the outcomes and commissioning intentions detailed in this report to inform the development of the Commissioning Plan as amended.

The Adults and Communities Director, Ms. Dawn Wakeling introduced the report which presented the full business case for health and social care integration.   The Committee noted the 5 tiers of the integrated care model, which were:

Tier 1: Self Management

Tier 2: Health and Wellbeing (Prevention)

Tier 3: Case Studies

Tier 4: Community Based Intensive Support Services

Tier 5: Residential, Nursing and Acute Services.

The Committee considered the report.

Following debate, Councillor Rawlings MOVED that the item be referred up to Full Council for decision.

The referral was supported by:

Councillor Philip Cohen

Councillor Pauline Coakley Webb

Councillor Reema Patel

Having received the requisite number of support for referral, the item will be placed on the agenda for consideration by Full Council at its next meeting on 4 November 2014.

Matthew Kendall, the Community & Wellbeing Assistant Director introduced the report, which provided an update on the progress made towards meeting the statutory requirements of The Care Act, and reported on updated financial modelling.

The Committee considered the report.

RESOLVED that:-

1)    The Committee note the progress made towards meeting the statutory requirements of the Care Act

2)    The Committee note the update on the financial impact modelling;

3)    The Committee note the timing and number of decisions required to be taken. 

James Mass, the Family and Community Well-being Lead Commissioner introduced the report, which set out a draft approach for the delivery of adult mental health services provided by the authority. 

Members of the Committee requested that votes be taken separately on each recommendation contained with the report.

The Committee considered Recommendation 1:

“That the Adults and Safeguarding Committee approve the proposed commissioning intentions for mental health services contained within this paper”

Votes were recorded as follows:

The motion was carried. 

The Committee considered Recommendation 2:

“That the Adults and Safeguarding Committee instruct Officers to develop an implementation approach and plan to be brought back to this Committee for approval in spring 2015”

Votes were recorded as follows:

The motion was carried. 

RESOLVED that:-

1.    That the Adults and Safeguarding Committee approve the proposed commissioning intentions for mental health services contained within this paper

2.    That the Adults and Safeguarding Committee instruct Officers to develop an implementation approach and plan to be brought back to this Committee for approval in spring 2015

The Committee considered the Forward Work Programme as set out in the report.

The Committee noted that a special meeting of the Adults and Safeguarding Committee had been scheduled for 20 November 2014.

RESOLVED that the Committee note the work programme. 

There were none.