Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor D Parkin.

To receive disclosures of personal interest from Members in accordance with the Code of Conduct

Note:

1.    Members are requested to identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest: and

2.    Where Members withdraw from a meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chairman when they leave.

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

To approve as an accurate record the minutes of the virtual meeting of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee held on the 30^th January 2023.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 30^th January 2023 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.

Information is provided in respect of relevant consultations for consideration by the Committee.

Members acknowledged the information provided through the consultation links in respect of open consultations, Welsh Government consultations and those matters being consulted upon by the local authority.

To provide Members of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee with an update on the engagement and co-production activity undertaken in the development of a new draft Day Services operating model and Strategy for people with a learning disability in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse began by outlining the purpose of the report to provide an update on the engagement and co-production activity undertaken in the development of a new draft Day Services operating model and Strategy for people with a learning disability in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse showed the Development of new draft day services operating model and strategy focusing on the priorities for people with a learning disability. A Presentation was shared with Members providing the outcomes of the engagement and co-production activity.

The Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse started the presentation by informing Members that the Learning disability transformation programme builds upon the work of the Cwm Taf Statement of strategic intent and promotes the following: -

·         Modern services that promote independence.

·         Helpful and useful services.

·         Quick and responsive support to prevent crisis.

·         Person-centred outcomes including well-being and choice.

Members were taken through the timeline of the programme with the Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse pointing out that it is a 3-5 year Transformation Programme highlighting to Members that the required change will take time to implement properly. Members were informed the service area is currently in year 3 of the programme and details were shared of the partnerships involved in the programme including a partnership board, RCT Transformers, Virtual Transformation Team and Workstream Leadership groups.

Members were taken through the workstreams of the programme, with detail provided on each one: -

·         Coproduction

·         Governance and Leadership

·         Communication

·         Commissioning

·         Health and Well-Being

·         Workforce and Culture

·         Finance

·         Transition

The Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse highlighted the theme of ‘Co-production’ and how this interweaves throughout each of the workstreams.

Members were shown information relating to legislation that impacts the area and ensures the service area follows due regard when drafting the strategy. The Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse continued the presentation showing a timeline for Members outlining the project was set up back in 2020 through to current date providing an overview of the work undertaken throughout the programme.

The Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse discussed how the transformation programme has been received so far.  There was acknowledgement that change can be challenging but the presentation also highlighted the range of reactions received from positivity, uncertainty, ‘suspicious minds’ and reflection. Members were informed that the reflection aspect has helped build stronger relationships.

The Head of Service for Learning Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse provided Members with an overview of the work undertaken regarding Learning Sets and Stakeholder engagement. It was highlighted that co-production is at the heart of the programme, making the greatest difference to people’s lives by not just engaging with people but drawing in on their experience and views. Need to work with people effectively to bring about  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

To reflect on the meeting and actions to be taken forward.

The Chair thanked all Members for attending the meeting and reiterated thanks to Officers for a comprehensive and engaging update report. Members were reminded that the next meeting of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee (Crime & Disorder) would take place on Wednesday 26^th April, at 5pm with an additional meeting of Community Services Scrutiny Committee to undertake pre-scrutiny on the strategy reported tonight to take place beforehand at 3:30pm.

To consider any items, which the Chairman, by reason of special circumstances, is of the opinion should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

None.