Agenda a Chofnodion

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2.   Lle bo Aelodau'n ymneilltuo o'r cyfarfod o ganlyniad i ddatgelu buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu, mae rhaid iddyn nhw roi gwybod i'r Cadeirydd pan fyddan nhw'n gadael.

In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.

An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillors J. Davies, L. De Vet, P. Howe and J. Williams

Derbyn cofnodion cyfarfod blaenorol y Pwyllgor Materion Iechyd a Lles a gynhaliwyd ar 6 Tachwedd 2018.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the XXXX as an accurate reflection of the meeting.

Derbyn yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am oedi wrth drosglwyddo gofal.

The Group Director, Community & Children’s Services presented Members of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee with the Cwm Taf Social Services and Wellbeing Partnership Board Delayed Transfers of Care Report for November 2018.

It was explained to Members that as part of the Health and Wellbeing work programme it was agreed that the Committee would receive regular updates on where the Local Authority stands in respect of the delayed transfer of care.

Members considered the information relating to the work carried out by the Local Authority as part the Cwm Taf Social Services and Wellbeing Partnership Board, which also includes Merthyr Tydfil Council, Cwm Taf Health Board and Third Sector and Independent Sector Organisations.

The Chair thanked the Officers for the very informative report and opened up the meeting for Members questions and observations.

A Member commented that the overall picture was good, however, he expressed concern regarding the increasing number of elderly people with no relative carer at home and the challenge this would present for social care staff and the packages that they can provide. The Service Director Adult Services explained that the vast majority of people want to home and this was an outcome of the service. It was explained that a package of care is assessed to meet a person’s needs and adult social care work with the Health Board and Home Care Providers to ensure a safe transition home.

There was a query regarding the highest reasons for delays in Rhondda Cynon Taf. It was explained that this varies on a regular basis, but there was particular pressure at the moment in relation to the availability of home care packages. The Member also asked who assesses the person is fit to go home. It was explained that any decision made would be based on a medical decision, and if a person is assessed as medically fit for discharge, Health staff would work the Council, if necessary, to support them to be safely discharged with the care and support required.

Members raised concerns over the increasing demands for home care services, which is putting pressure on supply and capacity in some areas of the County Borough. It was explained that there were particular pressure points at peak call times in parts of lower Taf Ely, Aberdare and the upper parts of the Cynon Valley. Officer’s explained that home care providers struggled to recruit and retain staff, which added to capacity problems in some areas, and this was being managed by Adult Social Care across care providers to minimise impact on delays awaiting commencement of care packages

Members continued to scrutinise the report in detail and RESOLVED to:

·         Acknowledge the Cwm Taf Social Services and Wellbeing Partnership Board Delayed Transfers of Care report for November 2018

·          Receive an update in respect of Delayed Transfers of Care in a future meeting to consider the impact of winter pressures on the service.

·         Acknowledge the work undertaken by RCT Social Services staff

Ystyried ymateb y Pwyllgor Craffu i'r Rhybudd o Gynnig a gafodd ei gyflwyno i'r Cyngor ar 24 Hydref 2018 mewn perthynas ag Ymwybyddiaeth o Iechyd Meddwl yn Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The Head of Legal Corporate and Democratic Services presented Members with the covering report regarding Mental Health Awareness.

It was explained to Members that at the meeting of the Council held on the 24^th October 2018, the following Notice of Motion was considered and it was agreed that the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee would deal with it and the outcomes be reported back to a future meeting of the Council.

The Notice of Motion states:

“With Mental Health Awareness Day falling on the 10^th October, this Council lends its support to Samaritans working with Compassion campaign – designed to increase awareness and promote compassion in the workplace.

The Council notes the link between suicide rates and socioeconomic deprivation and resolves to raise awareness and improve understanding of the support available to individuals experiencing emotional distress.

This Council also reaffirms its support to the Welsh Government’s Talk to Me 2 Campaign to ensure that the necessary provisions are in place to prevent instances of suicide where possible.”

The Chair explained that report before Committee was to seek Members views on how they wish to proceed with the way forward. It was explained that the Service Director Adult Services along with the Head of Service Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Substance Misuse would provide Members with a PowerPoint Presentation informing them of the Council’s Adult Mental Health Service in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In respect of the Notice of Motion Members had a robust discussion concerning what information would be required at a future meeting of the Committee to consider when taking the proposed Notice of Motion forward.

Members felt that it would be beneficial for an Officer from Human Resources to attend a future meeting to inform Members of the work carried out by that Service in addressing mental health problems within the work place.

Members also felt strongly that information is required from Health and Third Party Organisations to explain what information in respect of support is available for both staff and residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf regarding mental health issues and awareness and in particular suicide 

It was agreed that a comprehensive joint report between the Local Authority, Health, Public Health and Third Party Organisations such as MIND, New Horizons needed to be brought back to a future meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, to consider the most appropriate ways in which to further promote existing mental health services relating in particular to suicide prevention within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

After the consideration of the Notice of Motion Members received an update from the Service Director Adult Service and the Head of Service Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Substance Misuse with the aid of a PowerPoint Presentation.

The Head of Service Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Substance Misuse provided Members with an overview of Adult Mental Health Services and areas for improvement in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

It was explained that mental ill-health is very common and can affect people of all ages. A quarter of people  ...  view the full Cofnodion text for item 27.

Trafod unrhyw faterion sydd, yn ôl doethineb y Cadeirydd, yn faterion brys yng ngoleuni amgylchiadau arbennig.