Venue: Committee Room 2, Town Hall, Stockport. View directions
Contact: Charles Yankiah (0161 474 3206)
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To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 September 2024. Additional documents: Minutes: The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 September 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Declarations of Interest Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.
The following interest was declared:-
Personal Interest
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Chair's Announcements To achieve any announcements from the Chair on matters related to the activity of the Board. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair had no announcements. |
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Better Care Fund Monitoring Report Q2 2024/25 To consider a joint report of the Assistant Director for Finance (Interim S151 Officer) (SMBC) and Stockport Place Finance Lead (NHS GM).
The report provides the Better Care Fund (BCF) Q2 template, which was submitted to the national BCF Team within the submission deadline of the 31th October 2024 and an update on the overall financial performance of the BCF as at 30th September 2024 (Quarter 2).
The Board is asked to:
a) approve the BCF 2024-25 Q2 Reporting Template submitted to the National BCF Team by 31 October 2024; and
b) note the finance performance of the BCF as at 30th September 2024 (Quarter 2).
Officer contact: Paul Graham | 07866999882 | paul.graham@stockport.gov.uk Additional documents:
Minutes: The Assistant Director for Finance (Interim S151 Officer) (SMBC) and Stockport Place Finance Lead (NHS GM) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Better Care Fund (BCF) Q2 template, which was submitted to the national BCF Team within the submission deadline of the 31th October 2024 and an update on the overall financial performance of the BCF as at 30th September 2024 (Quarter 2).
The following comments were made/issues raised:
· The Board welcomed the detailed report and thanked the team for the efforts and the ongoing partnership arrangements with Stepping Hill hospital and other organisations to collate the information. · Members enquired about the BCF financial year for 2025/26. In response, it was stated that the base position would be to review the schemes and await confirmation on ‘uplifts’ linked to the BCF. · Clarification was sought regarding the recent announcements from Government relating to prevention and emerging schemes and initiatives. It was stated that there was ongoing discussion with health partners to look at new schemes and interventions and returns on investments and cost benefit analysis to reduce admissions into hospitals and mitigate hospital discharges. · It was commented that the consultation had begun on the NHS 10-year plan and was now live on the NHS website.
RESOLVED – (1) That the BCF 2024-25 Q2 Reporting Template submitted to the National BCF Team by 31 October 2024 be approved; and
(2) That the finance performance of the BCF as at 30th September 2024 (Quarter 2) be noted. |
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To consider a report of the Deputy Place Lead for Health and Care.
The report provides an overview of the issues, aims and proposals for implementing the WorkWell Greater Manchester Vanguard Pilot in Stockport.
The Boards is asked to:
a) consider the information provided on how WorkWell will operate in Stockport and across Greater Manchester;
b) endorse the approach in Stockport to employ the required Work & Heath Coaches within Viaduct Care; and
c) agree to receive progress reports.
Officer contact: Nick Hill | nick.hill@stockport.gov.uk , Maria Murphy | mmurphy@nhs.net Additional documents: Minutes: The Deputy Place Lead for Health and Care submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an overview of the issues, aims and proposals for implementing the WorkWell Greater Manchester Vanguard Pilot in Stockport.
The following comments were made/issues raised:
· It was commented that the “white Paper” focused on integrating work skills and the health offer at local and national level with reference to ‘workwell’. It was noted that there was a need to invest in preventative support services in the NHS to support people with employment barriers. · Members enquired about milestones being set for next year to move towards 2026. In response, it was stated that ‘workwell’ was a pilot for 12-18 months with a flexible approach to use devolved money and to build on what was already working well including the Work and Health Programme which had now ended, but with a new ‘Connect to Work’ programme being funded by the DWP from next year to continue this. · It was noted that it was important to think about how resources were allocated both universally but also in a targeted way according to the levels of need and this was being done really well in Stockport with the ‘workwell’ delivery and was a great approach.
RESOLVED – (1) That the information provided on how WorkWell will operate in Stockport and across Greater Manchester be noted.
(2) That the approach in Stockport to employ the required Work & Heath Coaches within Viaduct Care be endorsed; and
(3) That the Board agrees to receive progress reports. |
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Healthwatch Stockport Annual Report 2023/24 To consider a report of the Chair of Healthwatch Stockport.
The report provides details relating to the priorities and projects through 2023/24 including shared experiences, partnership working, the voices of local people and feedback to improve care.
The Board is asked to note the report.
Officer contact: Maria Kildunne | 0161 974 0753 | maria@healthwatchstockport.co.uk Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair of Healthwatch Stockport submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details relating to the priorities and projects through 2023/24 including shared experiences, partnership working, the voices of local people and feedback to improve care.
The Board expressed their gratitude for the work that was undertaken to collate the Annual Report which was reflected in the details of the report to help agencies and local residents to understand the particular pressures, opportunities and challenges to significantly improve services for all residents.
It was noted that Healthwatch was under some pressure and there was currently a national review to understand patient safety.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. |
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To consider a report of the Interim Strategic Lead for SEND.
The report outlines the approach and priorities for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Stockport.
The Board is asked to endorse the strategy and the 5 priority areas which will be overseen by the SEND Board at their bi-monthly meeting.
Officer contact: Geraldine Gerrard | geraldine.gerrard@stockport.gov.uk Additional documents: Minutes: The Interim Strategic Lead for SEND, Access and Inclusion submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the approach and priorities for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Stockport.
The Board thanked the officers for the details of the report and noted that it had already been submitted and reviewed in a number of meetings previously.
RESOLVED – That the strategy and the 5 priority areas which will be overseen by the SEND Board at their bi-monthly meeting be endorsed. |
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Age Friendly Action Plan To consider a report of the Director of Adult Social Care.
The report provides details relating to the Stockport Age-Friendly Partnership being built on the strong local communities and services who will work together to lead the next steps, so all our residents can age well.
The Board is asked to consider and comment on the report.
Officer contact: Judith Strobl | Judith.strobl@stockport.gov.uk Additional documents: Minutes: The Director of Adult Social Care submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details relating to the Stockport Age-Friendly Partnership being built on the strong local communities and services who will work together to lead the next steps, so all our residents can age well.
The following comments were made/issues raised:
· Members enquired about the neighbourhood profiles and the plans to involve local councillors at a ward and area committee level regarding the age friendly action plan. In response, it was stated this would be done through sharing of information and communicating locally with councillors and residents and through the existing stronger action plan and providing updates through ensuring there was the right support for neighbourhoods to reflect the diversity of the population to address the health inequalities. · Clarification was sought regarding the Spring 2025 action plan and how it would be measured. It was stated the consultation would close on 6th January 2025 for comments and then it would be measured with the impact on neighbourhoods together with the evolving action plan and with the neighbourhood profiles there would be a targeted approach. · It was noted that there was a digital inclusion approach that was being explored with organisations to adopt with support being in place. It was also stated that there was an opportunity to engage with and talk about ‘age well’ and the impact.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. |
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Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector Strategy To consider a report of the Executive Director Corporate and Support Services.
The report provides update on the impact of work undertaken to achieve the ambitions set out in our Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector Strategy, in the 12 months from April 2023 to March 2024.
The Board is asked to note the achievements outlined and to provide comment and feedback on the future priorities described in the report.
Officer contact: Kathryn Rees | Kathryn.rees@stockport.gov.uk Jo McGrath | jo.mcgrath@sector3sk.org Holly Rae | holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk
Additional documents: Minutes: The Executive Director Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the impact of work undertaken to achieve the ambitions set out in our Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector Strategy, in the 12 months from April 2023 to March 2024.
Members enquired about the number of charities in place that don’t normally have the right skills in place to do things effectively to scale and whether there was anything in place to focus on the system in place to improve the opportunities for these organisations. In response, it was noted that there were a number of things happening across Greater Manchester including IT processes, single HR contracts, co-location, moving into larger accommodation, but there was more to be done with efficiencies accordingly.
RESOLVED – That the achievements outlined be noted. |
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Forward Plan for Health & Wellbeing Boards To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance.
The report provides the Forward Plan of agenda items for future meetings of the Health & Wellbeing Board.
The Board is asked to consider the information in the report and put forward any agenda items for future meetings of the Health & Wellbeing Board.
Officer contact: Charles Yankiah on 0161 474 3206 or email: charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk Additional documents: Minutes: A representative of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Forward Plan of agenda items for future meetings of the Health & Wellbeing Board.
The Chair informed the Board that an ‘agenda setting meeting’ had been held in advance of the agenda being published to review the items being submitted and it was concluded that it had been helpful for the management of the agenda and for the flow of the meeting, taking into account that some items are submitted and considered at several meetings and could be deferred to a future meeting for consideration.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. |