Agenda item

The meeting considered the minutes from the Health and Wellbeing Provider Forum meetings held on 13^th September and 13^th December, 2017.  The meeting noted in particular the focus on mental health issues in relation to suicide prevention and actions in relation to trips and falls.  The meeting noted the need to secure attendance by the GPs’ Federation and arrangements would be made to invite them again, following recent management changes within the organisation. 

The meeting received clarification that the Live Well Barnsley project was essentially a new directory of health and wellbeing services in Barnsley, as distinct from Be Well Barnsley which was a commissioned service.  The meeting noted the extent to which the various strategies and activities contributed to the delivery of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and discussed the need to identify these and ensure that appropriate connections were made.  Members commented on the importance of the Board being kept informed of progress of Be Well Barnsley, particularly in relation to smoking cessation services.

RESOLVED:-

(i)        that the minutes be received;

(ii)       that arrangements be made to renew the invitation to the GPs’ Federation to attend the Provider Forum; and

(iii)      that SSDG give further consideration as to how the various strategies and activity identified contributes to the delivery of priorities within the Health and Wellbeing Strategy for further consideration by the Board.