Archived decisions

89. DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Members were mindful that, where they believed they

had a personal or personal prejudicial interest in any

matter to be considered at the meeting, they should

normally at the time of the debate declare their interest,

and having regard to the circumstances described in

paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's

Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the

meeting whilst the matter was discussed save for

exercising any right to speak in accordance with

Paragraph 12 of the Code.

The following declarations of interest were made:

Councillor R.J. Kimber - Item 4 (Adult Safeguarding) - Elderly parent receives home care.

Councillor R. Hughes - Item 7 Hampshire County Council Relationship with the Third Sector - Trustee of the Alamein Community Association.

Councillor M. Kemp-Gee - Item 7 Hampshire County Council Relationship with the Third Sector - Trustee of Age Concern Hampshire

Councillor Mrs. A.M. McNair Scott - Item 7 Hampshire County Council Relationship with the Third Sector - Trustee of Hampshire Bobby Trust and Henry Smith Trust.

Councillor Mrs. J.A. Porter - Item 7 Hampshire County Council Relationship with the Third Sector - Chairman Winchester Detached Youth Project.

90. MINUTES

The Minutes of the Committee held on 16 January 2009 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Arising thereon:

a. Minute No. 81 - Brothels/Prostitution

The Chairman reported that, following her letter to the Chief Constable she had received a reply giving assurances that the Committee would be kept updated on the safety aspects in Hampshire and the extent of partnership working.

b. Minute No. 82a - Adult Safeguarding

The Chief Executive reported Dr. David Hunt had been requested to give a presentation to the Committee but, because of work commitments, he was unable to do so.

c. Minute No. 84 - Violence Against Social Care Staff

The Chairman reported that, following her letter to the Executive Member for Adult Social Care, the Executive Member had requested regular updates on violence against Adult Social Care staff. Should any issues arise the Chairman/ opposition spokesmen would advise the Committee accordingly.

91. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

a. Thanks

The Chairman reported that Councillors Nigel Clark, and Ted Gale would not be seeking re-election and, on behalf of the Committee, thanked them both for their hard work and commitment and wished them all the very best for the future. She also thanked the other Members of the Committee and wished them well in the forthcoming elections.

b. Jean Bradlow

The Chairman reported that Jean Bradlow, Director of Public Health, would be retiring shortly, on behalf of the Committee she thanked Jean for her services and wished her well for the future.

92. ADULT SAFEGUARDING

The Director of Adult Services gave an oral update on adult safeguarding. The Commission of Social Care Inspection (CSCI), now the Care Quality Commission, had made national recommendations with the aim of providing significant new inspection for safeguarding adults. The safeguarding of adults was not protected in law like child protection but awareness of adult protection had grown over the last 20 years. The County Council had established a safeguarding board, chaired by the Director of Adult Services, with sub groups feeding in , including the service user forum. She gave examples of how the service could be accessed and how public awareness was being raised, which included working with various national organisations. Appropriate training was being given to Adult Social Care staff and risk assessment procedures on safeguarding were regularly reviewed. It was agreed that a fuller report should be presented to the next meeting of the Committee

93. LOCAL INVOLVEMENT NETWORK (LINk)

The Chief Executive presented the Hampshire LINk activity report for the period January to March 2009 (Item 5 in the Minute Book). The Chairman reported that Tom Smith had recently been appointed Chairman of Hampshire LINk and that he would be invited to future meetings of the Committee.

RESOLVED:

That Tom Smith be congratulated on his appointment.

94 REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY

The Director of Adult Services presented a report (Item

6 in the Minute Book) giving :

· An overview and clarification of advocacy areas in Mental Health.

· The background to and outcomes from the review of generic mental Health Advocacy Services.

· Generic Mental Health Advocacy Services and how it linked to the Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy services commissioned by NHS Hampshire and the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy service.

It was agreed that, in view of the changes outlined in the report, a further report be presented to a future meeting of the Committee on the progress being made with the commissioning and provision of this service.

95. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL RELATIONSHIP

WITH THE THIRD SECTOR

The Chief Executive presented an oral report providing an update on the County Council's relationship with the third sector. The Policy and Resources Select Committee would, in due course, be carrying out a review of the relationship with the third/voluntary sector with an emphasis on grants and value for money. This was also Local Area Agreement target. It was agreed that this could now be removed from the work programme

96. SCRUTINY UPDATES

a. Alcohol Scrutiny

The Director of Adult Services presented a report (Item 8a in the Minute Book) giving an update on progress made with and the outcomes from the recommendations made by the Alcohol Scrutiny Review Panel, in particular recommendations 2,3,4,9,12,14,17 and 25. It was agreed that:

· dual diagnosis should be kept under review and built into the Committee's work programme.

· Following difficulties in releasing staff to attend alcohol awareness training a further update on training be presented to the Committee during 2009/10.

· The Committee be circulated with the National Alcohol Treatment Monitoring report when available.

· A progress report on the workforce substance misuse Health and Safety policy as it relates to alcohol be presented to the Committee in due course.

b. Preparing for an Elderly Population (Age Proofing Mainstream Public Services)

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The Chief Executive gave an update on the progress being made with the Preparing for an Elderly Population review. Two meetings of the Panel had now been held and stakeholders had now been requested to provide information. Professor Marian Barnes of Brighton University, whose specialisation included older people had agreed to serve on the Panel as an expert member. A web site for the review had now been set up.

97. END OF YEAR REPORT

The Chief Executive presented the report of the Chairman setting out a summary of the work carried out by the Committee in 2008/09 (Item 9 in the Minute Book).

RESOLVED:

That the report be received and the summary of the Committee's work be presented to the County Council in September 2009,

98. COMMITTEE'S WORK PROGRAMME 2009/10

The Chief Executive presented the Committee's Work

Programme for 2009/10 (Item 10 in the Minute Book).

RESOLVED:

That the Committee's Work Programme be approved

subject to the issues raised at this meeting and the Scrutiny Officer circulates Members with an updated version of the work programme.

Director of Adult Services to provide a written report on the progress being made with Adult Safeguarding to the next meeting of the Committee

Director of Adult Services to present a report to a future meeting of the Committee on the progress being made with the commissioning and provision of this service

Dual diagnosis be kept under review and built into the Committee's work programme.

An update on the progress with staff receiving alcohol awareness training be presented to the Committee during 2009/10

The National Alcohol Treatment Monitoring report be circulated to Members when available

A progress report on the workforce substance misuse Health and Safety policy as it relates to alcohol be presented to the Committee in due course.

The summary of

the Committee's

work be presented

to the County

Council in

September 2009,

The Scrutiny Officer circulates Members with an updated version of the 2009/10 Committee's work programme.