Agenda a Chofnodion

Agenda a Chofnodion

Lleoliad: Siambr y Cyngor, Y Pafiliynau, Parc Hen Lofa'r Cambrian, Cwm Clydach, Tonypandy CF40 2XX

Cyswllt: Claire Hendy - Senior Democratic Services Officer  01443 424081/ 07385401935

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6.

Croeso ac Ymddiheuriadau

Rhannu unrhyw gyhoeddiadau ag Aelodau a derbyn ymddiheuriadau mewn perthynas â'r cyfarfod.

 

Cofnodion:

The Chair welcome Members to the first Committee of the 2020/2021 Municipal Year, the Chair took the opportunity to welcome new Members and thank previous Member for all their contributions over the what has been a very uncertain year.

The Chair continued and thanked Cllr G Holmes for his support as Vice Chair during the previous year and wished him well for the future, he also welcomed Cllr S Evans to the Committee as Vice Chair for this Municipal Year.

7.

Datganiad o Fuddiant

Derbyn datganiadau o fuddiannau personol gan Gynghorwyr, yn unol â gofynion Cod Ymddygiad y Cyngor.

 

Nodwch:

 

1.    Mae gofyn i Aelodau ddatgan rhif a phwnc yr agendwm mae eu buddiant yn ymwneud ag ef a mynegi natur y buddiant personol hwnnw; a

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

 

 

Cofnodion:

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

 

8.

Cofnodion pdf icon PDF 56 KB

Derbyn cofnodion cyfarfod blaenorol y Pwyllgor Materion Iechyd a Lles a gynhaliwyd ar 14 Medi 2020.

 

Cofnodion:

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

 

9.

Dolenni Ymgynghori

Gwybodaeth mewn perthynas ag ymgynghoriadau perthnasol i'w hystyried gan y Pwyllgor.

 

Cofnodion:

The Chair advised members of the consultation links which were provided for their information and for the Committee to note any consultations that were relevant to the Committee

 

10.

Rhaglen Waith Craffu – Iechyd a Lles 2020/2021 pdf icon PDF 191 KB

Rhoi cyfle i Aelodau'r Pwyllgor Craffu – Iechyd a Lles drafod Rhaglen Waith ar gyfer Blwyddyn y Cyngor 2020/2021.

 

Cofnodion:

The Service Director Democratic Services and Communications explained to Members that the report provides Members with the Draft Forward Work Programme for the Municipal Year 2020/2021.

 

It was highlighted to Members that the Work Programme requires flexibility especially during these unprecedented times allowing business critical matters to be prioritised.

 

Members of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee were asked to identify any items they would like to review further and agree the Work programme for 2020/2021 up until the end of March.

 

The Chair thanked the officer for the report before them and opened up the meeting for Members comments and questions.

 

Members agreed that it is important to focus on critical matters under the current circumstances however felt that there should be an added item to the work programme to consider the health and wellbeing of residents caused by the country leaving the European Union.

 

After further consideration Members RESOLVED to:

·         Acknowledge the content of the proposed work programme for 2020/2021

·         Acknowledge the progress and achievements and the effectiveness of scrutiny work programme and practices; and

·         Continue to monitor topic for future scrutiny throughout the year.

 

11.

Gwasanaethau i Oedolion - Ymateb i COVID-19 a Pharatoi ar gyfer y Gaeaf pdf icon PDF 5 MB

Derbyn Adroddiad gan Gyfarwyddwr y Gwasanaethau i Oedolion mewn perthynas â COVID-19 a Pharatoi ar gyfer y Gaeaf.

 

Cofnodion:

The Director of Adult Services provided Members of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee with an update on the Adult Services Response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the usual winter pressures across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region.

 

The Director explained that the Service continues to work within its statutory duties, although there continues to be some temporary disruption while prioritising services and modifying care and support offers based on assessed needs and risk.

 

It was highlighted that the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that Adult Services has needed to implement new ways of working and extensive national guidance in partnership with health and social care providers and partners.

 

The Director of Adult Services updated Members on the current response to Covid-19 which included a table that provided an update on the services recovery actions, which are included in the Council’s Corporate Plan.

 

It was highlighted that some people and carers have elected to decline services because of concerns about Covid-19 this has resulted in a greater reliance on carers and families and evidence now shows that there is a higher demand on adult social care and that support for carers is becoming an increasing issue. It was explained that separation from families and friends has been difficult for people living in care homes and supported living, the Director explained that the Council’s supported living service and commissioned providers have made use of new technologies to ensure residents have some communication with is in line with Welsh Government Guidelines.

 

The Director also presented Members with overview of the new extra care facilities that have been developed across Rhondda Cynon Taf which has been of great interest to Members of the Committee.

 

The Director went on to highlighted the impact the pandemic has had on staff across the adult social care service, he continued by explaining some of the support and provision that have been made available to the workforce across the County Borough.

 

In relation to care home provision the Director of Adult Services gave an overview of the current position in respect of Rhondda Cynon Taf and explained that currently there currently 37 care homes with a total of 1.449 registered beds for older people – in February 2020 care homes were reporting 165 empty beds and in September 2020 they reported 363 empty beds, but importantly we have not lost a provider due to the pandemic.

 

With regards to testing Members were informed that all care home staff and residents are currently tested 2 weekly and that this process has identified asymptomatic residents and staff and infection control measures are immediately followed in response.

 

It was highlighted that Welsh Government has developed a national action to support care homes across Wales following a rapid review by Professor John Bolton during the summer, also the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Partnership Board have developed a regional action plan to focus on the key areas identified in the review.

 

In respect of the Winter Pressure the Committee acknowledged the increased pressures placed on health  ...  view the full Cofnodion text for item 11.

12.

Adolygiad y Cadeirydd a dod â'r cyfarfod i ben

Adlewyrchu ar y cyfarfod a'r camau gweithredu i'w dwyn ymlaen.

 

Cofnodion:

The Chair thanked Officers and Members for their contriution to this evenings Committee and wished the well.