Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 January 2023.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 18 January 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made

To achieve any announcements from the Chair on matters related to the activity of the Board.

No announcements were made.

To consider a report of the Director of Strategy and Planning, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care.

The report provides an update on the development of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Strategy and seeks the Board’s feedback on the developing strategy.

The Board is recommended to note the update provided and consider the set of key questions on the draft strategy.

Officer contact: Paul Lynch by email: paul.lynch@nhs.net

The Director of Strategy and Planning, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the development of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Strategy and seeking the Board’s feedback on the developing strategy.

The following comments were made/issues raised: -

·         It was noted that the draft Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Strategy had been considered at the ONE Stockport Health & Care Locality Board and welcomed the opportunity to comment on the strategy.

·         Welcomed the report and opportunity to contribute and develop the draft strategy.

·         Requested additional information in relation to the development of the operational plan.

·         In response, it was stated that the process for the development of the operational plan would be similar to the one undertaken for the broad strategy, building on the great work already underway considering how it can be strengthened and placing an emphasis towards prevention and early intervention using the metric measures.

·         It was noted that two key challenges within the operational plan were the appropriate workforce and the best use of available funds across Greater Manchester to achieve the priorities detailed within the strategy.

·         In response, it was commented that the workforce was crucial to delivering the strategy and would require the collective efforts of the whole system to deliver, recognising the challenges and constraints around finance.

·         It was noted that the draft Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Strategy had been considered at and was well received by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board.

·         It was suggested that real life examples be used to evidence the commitments made within the strategy.

·         In response, it was confirmed that work was underway to strengthen both the strategy and the more detailed plan that followed to include powerful local case studies to exemplify the impact of community based approaches, and encouraged all localities to provide those examples for inclusion within the strategy.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Strategy.

The report is intended to provide clarity on, and seek support for, the proposal of the next steps for the One Health and Care Plan in Stockport, the locality health and care plan for Stockport and outlines a proposal for the completion, governance, sign-off and launch of the revised plan. 

The Board is recommended to agree the proposed plan for the completion of the One Health and Care Plan and agree the outline engagement plan.

Officer contact: Patrick McGee on 07736564540 or email: patrick.mcgee@nhs.net

A representative of the Director of Strategy submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing clarity on, and seeking support for, the proposal of the next steps for the One Health and Care Plan in Stockport, the locality health and care plan for Stockport and outlining a proposal for the completion, governance, sign-off and launch of the revised plan.

The following comments were made/issues raised: -

·         Board Members queried the narrative that would be used for engagement in relation to the integrated approach to the provision of healthcare which was distinguishable from previous locality based approaches.   

·         In response, it was confirmed that this narrative was included within the delivery plans with regard to elective care, urgent care, cancer treatment and mental health provision. It was commented that the narrative required strengthening within the overall plan and work was underway with partners to align the plan with the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Strategy.

·         It was noted that engagement was crucial to make clear that the integrated approach to the provision of healthcare related to relatively short inpatient care and ongoing care and rehabilitation would continue within the localities.

·         In response, it was commented that integration means different things to different people and the One Health and Care Plan sought to articulate what integration and collaboration means at a neighbourhood, place and system level.

RESOLVED – That the proposed plan for the completion of the One Health and Care Plan and outline engagement plan be agreed.

To consider a report of the Director of Public Health.

The report presents the report on the 2021/22 action plan and proposes a further action plan for 2022/23 and beyond.

The Board is recommended to note the update on the 2021/22 action plan and the new action plan going forward.

Officer contact: Judith Strobl on 0161 474 2535 or alternatively email Judith.Strobl@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) presenting the report on the 2021/22 action plan and proposing a further action plan for 2022/23 and beyond.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Public Health.

The report presents the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy to the Board for endorsement. 

The Board is recommended to endorse the strategy and offer comments to aid its implementation.

Officer contact: Judith Strobl on 0161 474 2535 or email: Judith.Strobl@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Public Health submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) presenting the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy to the Board for endorsement.

The following comments were made/issues raised: -

·         Thanked the officers for a comprehensive report that captured the current situation in Stockport, the challenges and opportunities to improve the support available for mental health and wellbeing.

·         Noted the link between mental and physical health and recognised that the same factors which influence mental health also have an impact on physical health.

·         Welcomed the inclusion of the ambition to put lived experience at the heart of what we do and commented on the importance of translating experiences to actions.

·         It was noted that the Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy had been considered at and was endorsed by the ONE Stockport Health & Care Locality Board.

·         Thanked the Public Health team for the volume of support provided to and engagement with the community particularly throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

·         Commented on the importance of the council’s and partner organisations role as an employer to safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of its staff.

·         It was queried if there were plans to upskill teachers and frontline school staff with the knowledge around mental health and wellbeing.

·         In response, it was stated that, under the Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership Group, there was a mental health and education group within the programme of work which provided school staff with the knowledge around mental health and wellbeing to make a real difference in terms of building resilience in the next generation.

RESOLVED – That the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy be endorsed.

To consider a report of the Director of Strategy.

The purpose of the report is to refocus the Health and Wellbeing Board to align to the Integrated Care System development in Stockport through an agreed forward plan.

The report considers the role of the Board in the context of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care System and Stockport locality arrangements, in particular the relationship with the One Health and Care Board which is Stockport’s joint committee established under hybrid arrangements and reporting into GM Integrated Care Board.

The report goes on to outline a proposed forward plan which will enable the Board to fulfil its statutory duties and provide check and challenge to the emerging integrated care system in Stockport with a clear focus on the wider determinants of health.

The Board is recommended to:-

(1)  Consider and comment on the direction of travel of the role of the Health and Wellbeing Board in relation to the emerging Stockport Integrated Care System responsibilities.

(2)  Review and comment on the draft forward plan.

Officer contact: Kathryn Rees by email: kathryn.rees@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Strategy submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking to refocus the Health and Wellbeing Board to align to the Integrated Care System development in Stockport through an agreed forward plan.

The report considered the role of the Board in the context of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care System and Stockport locality arrangements, in particular the relationship with the One Health and Care Board which was Stockport’s joint committee established under hybrid arrangements and reporting into GM Integrated Care Board.

The report outlined a proposed forward plan to enable the Board to fulfil its statutory duties and provide check and challenge to the emerging integrated care system in Stockport with a clear focus on the wider determinants of health.

The following comments were made/issues raised: -

·         Welcomed the development of a forward plan and the importance to provide a clear direction and programme of works for the Board.

·         Recognised that it was necessary for there to be a degree of fluidity and scope throughout the year for additional items to be added to the forward plan.

·         It was queried whether a representative of the VCSFE sector should be incorporated into the membership of the Board.

·         In response, it was commented that there had been discussions whether the membership of the Health & Wellbeing Board should be expanded, however officers were mindful in their proposals to ensure that the Board’s membership did not duplicate that of the ONE Stockport Health & Care Locality Board.

·         Commented on the importance of the VCSFE sector in the support they provide and services they officer and suggested that adequate and equal representation is considered to provide a greater voice for colleagues.

·         It was requested that an item be considered for the next meeting to discuss the membership of the Health & Wellbeing Board.

·         It was recognised that the role of the Health & Wellbeing Board would continue to evolve as the Stockport Integrated Care System arrangements develop.

RESOLVED – That the role of the Health & Wellbeing Board in relation to the emerging Stockport Integrated Care System responsibilities be noted and proposed forward plan be agreed.

To consider a report of the Director of Strategy.

The purpose of this report is to confirm the meeting dates of the Health and Wellbeing Board for the municipal year 2023-24.

The Board is recommended to agree to the proposed meeting dates for the next municipal year.

Officer contact: Kathryn Rees by email: kathryn.rees@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Strategy submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) presenting the proposed meeting dates of the Health and Wellbeing Board for the 2023/24 municipal year.

RESOLVED – That the following dates for the Health & Wellbeing Board meetings for 2023/24 municipal year be approved and circulated to Board Members: -

·         14 June 2023

·         6 September 2023

·         22 November 2023

·         17 January 2024

·         6 March 2024