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In the interest of transparency, Cllr Elahi declared that he worked for Horton Housing Association.

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This report of the Strategic Director, Adult and Social Care (Document “S”) informs the committee of the ongoing work to support 16–25 year old young people with complex disabilities and their families in Bradford whose support will continue to be provided from adult social care as they transition from children’s services.

Recommended –

It is recommended that Members of the Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee note contents of this report received from officers in relation to preparation for Adulthood and Transitions Pathways to Adult Social Care.

(elaine.james@bradford.gov.uk)

The report of the Strategic Director, Adult and Social Care (Document “S”) informed the committee of the ongoing work to support 16–25 year old young people with complex disabilities and their families in Bradford whose support would continue to be provided from adult social care as they transition from children’s services.

A powerpoint presentation was provided to the Committee which gave an overview of the service. It was reported that the service vision was co-designed by service users and sets out the core principles embedded in policy and practice.

The presenting officer reported that preparation for adulthood service worked within children and young people ranging from year 16 to 25 to provide a range of support solutions around the following 4 areas.

•       Higher Education and/or employment – Exploring different education and employment options. Support for becoming self-employed, apprenticeships, internships and/or planning for college/university

•       Independent Living – Having a choice, freedom and control over their life. Control over where they live and who supports them if they do require support.

•       Community Inclusion – To be an active part in their local community. Have friends and real relationships. Be an active citizen whose rights to participate in democratic and political life were respected.

•       Health – To live as healthy a life as they want.

It was reported that the service had implemented a strength-based approach which kept the needs of each individual at the heart of the support planning, working alongside young people so that they had a say on what they wanted for their future.

A Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) social worker would be allocated at aged 16. The social worker would act as the key support in terms of transition, working toward the PfA outcomes and working with the young person, family and professionals regarding the changes in legislation, rights of the young person and helping to develop a plan as the person moves toward adulthood.

The presenting officer reported that there were strong working relations with the Childrens Trust, which was structured around a Transitions SLA (Service Level Agreement) that set out the role and responsibility of the two services, and how they should work together, while also setting out governance arrangements to address issues.

In a recent OFSTED inspection, in response to a focus Group on the Preparation for Adulthood arrangements and the Into Employment Programme for young disabled adults, OFSTED confirmed that there was an effective post-16 education and training offer as well as a broad range of employability programmes and supported internships for young people with SEND. A high proportion of young people with SEND made a successful transition into further education, employment or training.

Following a synopsis of the report the following Q&A session ensued:

·       How would the budget cut impact the services already provided to young people?

o   There had been some financial savings but did not expect budget cuts to be catastrophic. The service was exploring ways of continuing to provide services  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48.

The report of the Strategic Director of Health and Wellbeing (Document “T”) provides an update to the Report of the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health to the meeting of Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15^th December 2022.

Recommended –

(1)       That the Committee note this report and the progress made in implementing the Re-Imagining Days vision.

(2)       That opportunities are arranged for committee members to visit Daytime Activity projects.

(Jane Wood 01274 432942)

The report of the Strategic Director of Health and Wellbeing (Document “T”) provided an update to the Report of the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health to the meeting of Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15^th December 2022.

The presenting officer reported that the Daytime Activities Provider List (DAPL) tender went live on the 12^th April 2021 and will be in place until the 5^th January 2031.

Currently there were 28 providers registered on the DAPL, most of these providers are local to Bradford and offer a range of activities.

The early stages of the roadmap involved significant engagement work with stakeholders. This involved several face-to-face workshop style events for people supported by day activities, their family members and carers. Events were organised at various New Choices venues across the district and at different times ensuring maximum opportunity for people to get involved.

The workshops were facilitated by the Coproduction Partnership managed by Equality Together and supported by a peer group from People First Keighley and Craven District.

To ensure the input of New Choices staff two online workshops were undertaken on the 2^nd and 7^th of August 2023 through which representatives of New Choices staff had an opportunity to both contribute to shaping future services and ask questions about progress on the roadmap.

In addition to this specific and separate engagement event with family members and carers was undertaken by the Commissioning Team on the 24^th of August 2023 at which they also were able contribute to shaping future services and express any concerns they may have about the roadmap and procurement activity.

The purpose of all this engagement activity was to ensure that all stakeholders had a role in shaping future services. The new providers were Bradford Community Broadcasting, a well-established, local, volunteer led organisation and PossAbilities CIC a not for profit socially and culturally aware organisation with a long history of investing time and resources in the communities in which they worked. During the implementation period these Providers would be working with people that the service supported and their families to alleviate any anxiety caused by the change.

A Q& A session ensued:

·       How do you manage service users when the providers were changed, and do you keep the services supported?

o   There were varied views in the engagement with people/service users, would ensure that the transition was smooth. If the provider was changed the activity would remain unchanged.

o   The Strategic Director Adult Social Care and Health provided details of the contract for new providers.

·       Going from a provider that offered all the choices to a provider that had limited options, would there be limited activities for service users?

o   There were friendship groups co-designed by service users and same staff that would be transferred to the new provider, it was hoped that this would help make the transition easier. The new provider would deliver very similar services.

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The report of the Deputy Director of Legal and Governance (Document “U”) presents the Committee’s work programme 2023/24.

Recommended –

That the Committee notes and comments on the information presented in Appendix A

(Caroline Coombs – 01274 432313)

The report of the Deputy Director of Legal and Governance (Document “U”) presented the Committee’s work programme 2023/24.

No resolution was passed on this item.