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An interest must also be disclosed in the meeting when it becomes apparent to the member during the meeting.

Notes:

(1)       Members may remain in the meeting and take part fully in discussion and voting unless the interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an interest which the Member feels would call into question their compliance with the wider principles set out in the Code of Conduct.  Disclosable pecuniary interests relate to the Member concerned or their spouse/partner.

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(3)       Members are also welcome to disclose interests which are not disclosable pecuniary interests but which they consider should be made in the interest of clarity.

(4)       Officers must disclose interests in accordance with Council Standing Order 44.

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(Asad Shah - 01274 432280)

No disclosures of interest in matters under consideration were received

Any referrals that have been made to this Committee up to and including the date of publication of this agenda will be reported at the meeting.

There were no referrals to this committee for consideration.

The report of the Strategic Director of Health and Wellbeing (Document “P”) follows the Report to the Executive Committee on 5^th October 2021 that recommended the creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and the last update to Overview & Scrutiny Committee on 18^th November 2021.

Recommended –

Members are invited to comment on and/or endorse the approach detailed in the body of the report and to raise any issues /questions.

(Jane Wood – 01274 432942)

The report of the Strategic Director of Health and Wellbeing (Document “P”) updated the members on the Report to the Executive Committee on 5th October 2021 that recommended the creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and the last update to Overview & Scrutiny Committee on 18th November 2021.

The following questions were asked by members and co-opted members about the scheme and responses given:

·         Despite positives outlined in the report, had any negatives been encountered?

o   There was a new choices event on the 1^st November with around 70 people to see what they like or dislike. They took the first 6 months to understand concerns with the family e.g. short breaks. How are the short break services supporting individuals in their homes and linking the issues? There are concerns that the services will go. Not aware of any dissatisfaction and the service needs to change but, others can meet the change and it depends on people’s experiences;

·         Were people from outside of the Bradford District wanting to attend and how do you interact with services?

o   We have to identify and meet individuals needs with key expertise and skills.

·         At some point down the line, will some of the homes be moved out of the area?

o   There are financial risks involved and not all buildings are great;

·         What does a solution need to look like and how fit for the purpose are these houses?

o   How we work in partnerships, gas and electricity;

·         What places are owned by the Council and how does it work financially?

o   The Council is the only shareholder. Policies are approved within the council inherited from HSE. The breaking up of New Choices: How to deliver, what is the best operation for the service, are there other services and if there is experts out there;

·         Everything is different now, will the decisions made prior hold in this environment with inflation, cost of living?

o   Before going live, an analysis was performed that put forward a budget caused by challenging cost of living and solved by higher pay for staff;

·         How many Customers/appliances were there?

o   4851;

·         Can you include critical feedback?

o   Yes – user groups will ease into transformation which includes what works and doesn’t work;

·         What do consumers want delivered?

o   A number of consumers had made a preference for various activities on a weekly basis. However, what some consumers preferred was not a preference for all participants. In addition, the costs associated with weekly activities would entail significant manpower and resources;

·         How are the questionnaires?

o   Need to check preferences (swimming, Christmas part, Blackpool etc.) of 60-70 people;

·         How do you stay aware of variety?

o   There are different expectations. 66% of people want to join and 6% don’t; and,

·         How will you cater to individuals’ preferences?

o   This scheme is to help individuals needs through referral boards, pushing back and doing what is right.

Resolved: -

That a further update be provided in January 2024.

Action: Strategic  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

The report of the Chief Operating Officer, Bradford and Craven Health and Care Partnership (Document “Q”) provides a summary of the position with regards to the next steps on Shipley Hospital.  This paper, in particular in relation to a public consultation, is based on an independent review of involvement in relation to Shipley Hospital. The independent review of involvement to date has been commissioned by the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership and delivered by an independent agency, Stand.

Recommended –

Members are asked to note the proposed involvement and consultation work related to Shipley Hospital.

(Helen Farmer - 07932 946494)

The report of the Chief Operating Officer, Bradford and Craven Health and Care Partnership (Document “Q”) provided a summary of the position with regards to the next steps on Shipley Hospital. This paper, in particular in relation to a public consultation, is based on an independent review of involvement in relation to Shipley Hospital. The independent review of involvement to date has been commissioned by the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership and delivered by an independent agency, Stand.

The following questions were asked by members and co-opted members about the scheme and responses given:

·         The building should benefit people in Shipley and should not go to the centre?

o   There are three community teams that could’ve moved last Christmas but didn’t. The decisions been made with no cost options as it needed to be part of the constitution for people to have choice;

·         What will you do if consumers want the service to stay in its place?

o   No option – have to go to preferred location;

·         Where they doing x-rays?

o   Staff had to be redeployed and relocated elsewhere and did not come back. All the equipment needs replacing so staff stayed in St Luke’s and BRI;

·         Why has there been an unnoticed cut?

o   X-ray services could only be done on certain parts of the body, and,

·         Had there been any complaints about re-vamping Eccleshill?

o   Centre will look at diagnostics and X-rays – it will be fully discussed but, very limited as there are a small number of services.

Resolved: -

(1)  That the proposed involvement and consultation work related to Shipley Hospital be noted and that the Committee be notified, through the Chair, of the public consultation timetable, and;

(2)  That a report on the findings of the consultation work be presented to a future meeting of the Committee.

Action: Chief Operating Officer, Bradford & Craven Health & Care Partnership

The report of the Priority Director for Mental Health (Document “R”) provides an overview of our strategy to improving, respecting and promoting the mental wellbeing of our population to live happier, healthier and longer lives. The strategy was agreed by the Mental Health Partnership Board in 2021 and has since been refreshed as part of the reset of our system priorities by the Partnership Leadership Executive of the Integrated Health and Care Partnership Board for Bradford District and Craven. The latter part of the report takes a deep dive into the current situation within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service for adults within Bradford District and Craven (BDC). It sets out the outcomes of the IAPT service review, identifying gaps in service against national targets and the challenges faced to increasing access in line with national targets and wider pressures such as workforce and demand.

Recommended –

The Committee are asked to note the strategy and deep dive report and are invited to attend the Breakfast Bite sessions and be involved as Mental Health Champions.

(Sasha Bhat – 01274 237537)

The report of the Priority Director for Mental Health (Document “R”) provided an overview of our strategy to improving, respecting and promoting the mental wellbeing of our population to live happier, healthier and longer lives. The strategy was agreed by the Mental Health Partnership Board in 2021 and has since been refreshed as part of the reset of our system priorities by the Partnership Leadership Executive of the Integrated Health and Care Partnership Board for Bradford District and Craven. The latter part of the report took a deep dive into the current situation within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service for adults within Bradford District and Craven (BDC). It set out the outcomes of the IAPT service review, identifying gaps in service against national targets and the challenges faced to increasing access in line with national targets and wider pressures such as workforce and demand.

A question and answer session ensued:

o   Were tablets provided and how many were used or still in use?

·         A partnership contributed to the fund and 1000 accessible tablets were spread across the district with a guide to gain digital access. Wi-Fi was also provided and paired to people who could not afford it. The tablets have not been received back as the organisation that provided the tablets have not requested it. The people should own the tablets without worrying that it will be taken away.

o   Mental health has been down since Codid-19 – Is there a collaboration with suicide prevention and bereavement services?

·         There has been campaigns about suicide prevention by West Yorkshire partners and support has been put in place. The local bereavement and loss services has experiences a 600% increase in usage

o   There are concerns and worries as there is a 16 week waiting time for people who call for depression. Can anyone help?

·         Recruitment over the past two years has been a nationwide issue. There are mainly trainees rather than experienced staff but, there has been a struggle to recruit trainees as well. Even if the finances were covered to expand there would still be a problem with recruiting. The waiting list for the depression line has been better recently and gone down drastically. The figures have decreased and the report needs updating;

o   Were the figures from this year and does it include people who have been diagnosed and taking medication?

·         Yes;

o   It will be good to hear positive stories, why are there not any recovery stories?

·         There are videos for people who want to hear them stories;

o   60% of people have not been in touch with A&E and go to A&E for a mental/physical problem. Is anything put in place for people who do not see a way out and call A&E for mental help?

·         There is a mental health support team in A&E; and,

o   Young people have been struggling with mental health and drug use during Covid-19 as it has been more accessible to use  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

The report of the Director of Legal and Governance (Document “S”) presents the Committee’s work programme 2022/23.

Recommended –

(1)       That the Committee notes the information in Appendix A and considers any amendments or additions it may wish to make.

(2)       That the Work Programme 2022/23 continues to be regularly reviewed during the year.

(Caroline Coombs – 01274 432313)

The report of the Director of Legal and Governance (Document “S”) presented the Committee’s work programme 2022/23.

No resolution was passed on this item