Minutes:
Wendy Lowder, Interim Executive Director Communities, gave a presentation on work being undertaken under the auspices of the Stronger Communities Partnership to develop preventative strategies in acknowledgement that increasing demands on health and social care cannot be met within the current treatment model. The presentation identified the steps towards achieving co-production of services with the local community and the work done so far to develop this approach. The presentation concluded by setting out the desired outcomes for the approach, which among other things would see greater participation in developing solutions and improved access to early help.
The meeting discussed the proposed approach and the extent to which levels of service might be dependent upon the community capacity in each area. Members commented that the extent of community capacity in the Borough was often under-estimated, and considerable co-production was already taking place. It was important to communicate real stories of people’s experiences to demonstrate and promote the approach.
Members commented on the need to clarify the reporting lines within the governance, in particular how the Health and Wellbeing Board would hold partners agencies to account for delivery of the intended outcomes. In particular, there was a need to focus on those areas where the Health and Wellbeing Board could add value.
RESOLVED that the approach outlined in the presentation be endorsed and further reports be submitted on the development of the action plan to deliver desired outcomes and the operation of the governance framework.