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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Caroline O’Neil, Cynthia Atkin, Mark Adams and Richie Rickaby |
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Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting held on 26 June 2020 were agreed as a correct record.
The Board received an update on items contained in the Action List that were either dealt with elsewhere on the agenda or requiring further analysis. |
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Declarations of Interest Members of the Board to declare an interest in any particular agenda item. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Strengthening the links between Health & Housing in Gateshead - Kevin Scarlett PDF 852 KB Minutes: Kevin Scarlett gave the Board a presentation on Strengthening the links between Health & Housing in Gateshead.
The Board were advised that the Council commissioned an independent review of the options for the future management and maintenance of its homes in 2019. Cabinet approved a consultation on the recommended option of re-integration of services back into the Council. The consultation is now underway and is due to be concluded November 2020.
The Board acknowledged and welcomed that this piece of work was not just about the management and maintenance of Council homes; it is providing the Council with an opportunity to have a conversation about the whole of Gateshead’s ‘housing offer’ - all tenures, all housing functions, strategic and operational connectivity, and the re-design, or even re-purpose of services to ensure ‘housing’ embraces the Council’s THRIVE agenda.
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Taking forward Gateshead's Health & Wellbeing Strategy - Alice Wiseman PDF 3 MB Minutes:
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Support to Care Homes (during pandemic and going forward) - Barry Norman Minutes: Barry Norman provided the Board with a presentation outlining the support to Care Homes during pandemic and going forward.
The presentation outlined the background to the Care Homes system in Gateshead, the challenges facing the sector pre COVID and during the pandemic and also outlined the next steps, which were summarised as follows:
· New hospital discharge guidance introduced from 1 September 2020 · Agreed to continue System Approach and build on lessons learnt so far · Support to Care Homes and Community Services to continue · Commissioning options being explored for future needs to support discharges · Council to consider financial support for providers on a home by home basis, and · Ultimately, getting prepared for a potential second wave
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Gateshead Health & Care System Update (feedback from Gateshead System CXs meeting) - Mark Dornan/All Minutes: Mark Dornan provided the Board with an update on the Gateshead Health & Care System (feedback from Gateshead System CXs meeting) and the LGA’s COVID 19 Good Practice Case Study, Gateshead’s collective leadership approach.
RESOLVED – that the information be noted. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: Sir Paul Ennals and Lynn Wilson provided the Board with the Safeguarding Adults Board, Annual Report 2019/20 and the Strategic Plan 2019/2024 – 2020 refresh for information.
It was also noted that this would be Sir Paul’s last meeting as he is standing down as Chair in the autumn.
The Board wished to place upon record its thanks to Sir Paul for his work and dedication and wished him well for the future.
RESOLVED – That the information be noted. |
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Updates from Board Members |
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A.O.B Minutes: None to report. |