To receive any apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Committee.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Christine Scouler and Graham Lockerbie (NHS England).

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Health and Wellbeing Board held on 16 September 2014.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board held on 16 September 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Councillor Doggett declared a non-pecuniary interest as he is a lay member of the Joined Up Medicines Optimisation Group.

To consider any other items that the Chairman/woman decides are urgent.

The item considered in Minute 27, and not included on the agenda, the Chairman being of the opinion that the item was urgent by reason of special circumstances i.e. the matter having arisen since the agenda was prepared and it was unreasonable to delay a decision until the next meeting.

Members considered a report that sought the endorsement of the Health and Wellbeing Board for the allocation of Section 256 funding for projects within the financial year 2014/15.

Resolved:

That the Health and Wellbeing Board endorse the funding allocations as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report.

To consider a report on the above.

The Board considered a report that set out the executive summary for the 2014/15 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).  Doug Haines, Public Health Epidemiologist, advised the Board that the JSNA had been updated and refreshed.  The JSNA continues to follow a life course approach in understanding the needs and challenges of the population. 

The JSNA comprises five narrative overviews covering the life course, each life course has a further standalone document providing a summary of need for that age group.  The issues have then been brought together in the executive summary.

The Board was advised that the JSNA focused on Torbay and South Devon therefore reflecting the natural community around the main health provider – Torbay Hospital.  Understanding the needs across this provider enabled a system wide approach to understanding the health and wellbeing needs of the community.

Members were informed that the delivery of JSNA for 2014/15 onwards will be through a new web platform.  The web platform has been created to act as a consistent resource to enable people to access the shared knowledge and intelligence across South Devon and Torbay.  The web platform also includes interactive tools including:

·         Topic and area based overviews

·         Interactive tools; population, community assets and community profile tools

Members welcomed the refresh of the JSNA and believed the challenge was to respond to the intelligence in order to improve the lives of people living in the Bay.  Members felt a communications policy was required in order to support the work of the JSNA, with partner organisations thinking about how they would like the information to be disseminated through their organisation.  Members welcomed the view that information analysts across partner organisations needed own the JSNA in order for the JSNA to be truly owned by the Bay.

To consider a report that informs the Board of the Torbay and Devon Integrated Prevention Strategy 2014/15-2019/20.

The Board noted a report that set out the Torbay and South Devon Integrated Prevention Strategy 2014/15-2019/20.  The purpose of the strategy was to provide a framework across the life-course for focused work on Prevention.

The Board was informed that the strategy identified priorities for action across three domains, behaviour, determinants and service design within each part of the life-course and links these to current or developing strategies and action plans.

Members welcomed the strategy and challenged whether mental health and substance abuse needed a greater focus.

To consider a report that sets out a submission for funding.

The Board considered a report that set out a submission for funding under the focus area of ‘rethinking children’s social work.’  Members were advised that the crux of the bid was to develop a Public Service Trust under the Local Integrated Service Trust using the traction of existing vehicles for integration such as the Integrated Care Organisation.

Resolved:

That an invitation to submit a full proposal should the Expression of Interest bid pass the first selection round with the Department of Education, be endorsed.

To comment upon the draft Housing Partnership Strategy which is subject to consultation.

The Board received a draft copy of Torbay’s Housing Partnership Strategy 2014-2018.  Members were advised that it is recognised that good quality housing underpins other life chances, wellbeing and is a determinant of good health.  Members were informed the strategy was not just about bricks and mortar but the communities in which people live, their hopes for themselves and each other.  The strategy addresses these challenges and takes new opportunities to set ambitious plans.

The Board acknowledged that housing had been the missing piece of the jigsaw when attempting to tackle the ‘causes of the causes’ of poor health and welcomed the strategy.

To receive an update on the Health and Wellbeing Board’s priority of reducing alcohol consumption.

Members received an update on the progress made on the Health and Wellbeing Board’s priority of reducing alcohol consumption.  Members were informed of the need to move the focus of reducing alcohol consumption from a health and social care arena to addressing the wider social issues.  Members were informed that a strategy was being produced to reflect the new focus.  The draft strategy will have four themes:

·       Prevention of alcohol-related harm in adults

·       Reduction of alcohol-related crime, disorder and impact on communities

·       Protection of children and young people from harm

·       Alcohol control

The Board was informed of the intention for partners to sponsor the theme that is most relevant to their organisation.

Resolved:

i)        That the Health and Wellbeing Board notes the progress made in relation to the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Priority 8 – Reduce Alcohol Consumption, as set out in the submitted report; and

ii)       That the development of a new alcohol strategy and implementation plan be endorsed.

To note the report.

The Board noted the update on the Mental Health Commissioning Strategy.

To receive an update on the progress of Pioneer.

The Board noted the update on the progress of Pioneer.

To receive an update on the Community Safety Partnership.

The Board noted the update on the Community Safety Partnership.

The Board noted the update on Public Health.