To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Amil and Members noted that Councillor King was no longer a member of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team).

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) held on 14 December 2017.

The Minutes of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) held on 14 December 2017 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To comment upon the discussion document.

Members considered the submitted discussion document in respect of the development of a Local Care Partnership for South Devon and Torbay within the context of an emerging Devon Integrated Care System (ICS).  This is a strengthening of partnership working with health and care organisations working more closely together than ever before for the benefit of our population.

While there was broad support for furthering the principle of integration of health and social care, there were concerns around the need to safeguard our local primary care system and ensure that it continues to be fully fit for purpose, and the ongoing need to protect our acute services in the face of ongoing reviews and cuts to funding.  It was also important that the Council and South Devon and Torbay continue to have a voice in the NHS to ensure the best possible outcomes for the area.

Resolved:

that the discussion document be noted and the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) continue to receive ongoing assurances and updates as how the Local Care Partnership develops for South Devon and Torbay.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the revised Adult Social Care Eligibility Policy.

The Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) made the following recommendations to the elected Mayor:

(i)         that the elected Mayor be recommended to approve the revised Adult Social Care Eligibility Policy set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report;

(ii)        that the Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Executive Lead for Adults and Children, be given delegated authority to approve supporting guidance as part of the implementation of the Policy; and

(iii)       that the Health and Wellbeing Board be requested to monitor the implementation of the revised Adult Social Care Eligibility Policy during the first six months.

The elected Mayor considered the recommendations of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these Minutes.

To note the report.

Members considered and noted the submitted report which provided an update on the Market Position Statement (MPS) aimed at adult social care and support providers.  One of the aims of the MPS is to raise awareness with providers of the up-coming changes likely in the local health and care system, given the New Model of Care that is being developed and implemented.  It is proposed to refresh elements of the web-based MPS for 2016-2019 in the Spring and the Autumn of 2018 to update some of the statistical data and other associated text.

To consider a report that provides an update on the Torbay Care Homes Residents Charter.

The Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) made the following recommendation to the elected Mayor:

That the elected Mayor agree to a public launch of the Torbay Residents Charter on 20 June 2018.

The elected Mayor considered the recommendation of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these Minutes.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Torbay Learning Disability Action Plan.

The Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) made the following recommendation to the elected Mayor:

That the elected Mayor be recommended to approve the Torbay Learning Disability Action Plan set out in section 4 of the submitted report.

The elected Mayor considered the recommendation of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these Minutes.

To consider an annual report on Torbay’s Virtual School for 2016/17.

The Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) made the following recommendation to the elected Mayor:

The elected Mayor be requested to note with thanks the report of Torbay’s Virtual School for 2016/17 and agree to receive further updates on the educational progress and attainment of children looked after.

The elected Mayor considered the recommendation of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these Minutes.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 42 the press and public were formally excluded from the meeting on the grounds that the item involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

To consider the submitted report.

The Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) made the following recommendations to the elected Mayor:

(i)           that the development and improvement of the existing Brunel Academy site proceeds, incorporating the Brookfield site and that £1.5m of the remaining Torbay School Relocation budget be allocated to the project; and

(ii)          that the Director of Children Services be given a mandate to work in partnership with Catch 22 to continue to look for a solution for Burton Academy.

The elected Mayor considered the recommendations of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these Minutes.