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Derbyn Cynghorydd y Fwrdeistref Sirol G Hopkins (Aelod o'r Cabinet ar faterion Gwasanaethau i Oedolion a'r Gymraeg), sy'n rhoi trosolwg i Aelodau'r Pwyllgorau Craffu o'r gwaith a gaiff ei gyflawni'n rhan o bortffolio'r Aelod o'r Cabinet. Mae adroddiad ynghlwm i gyd-fynd â'r eitem yma.

Members were reminded that at the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny held on the 22^nd January 2018 Members agreed to receive Cabinet Members at future Scrutiny meetings on a quarterly basis to present relevant information relating to their portfolio areas, alongside the relevant Director.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Welsh Language thanked the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny for the opportunity to update Members on  his portfolio and took   Members through his report.

He explained that Adult  Social Services and our Wellbeing Services  key priorities  for the Council. In summary a key aim is to support people in their wish to live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible, which contributes to improving their long-term wellbeing.

Members were presented with a summary of performance and the Cabinet Member reaffirmed the view that our teams across Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council continue to deliver a high quality of service to people needing care and support. It was also highlighted that the authority continues to demonstrate strong commitment to joint working.

The Cabinet Member then gave an overview of each aspect of the Service under the following headings:

·         How are people shaping our services?

·         Promoting and improving the wellbeing of people, we help; and

·         How are we doing?

After robust discussion, Members put forward their questions and observation. Members thanked the Cabinet Member for his very comprehensive report.

A Member congratulated the service for the work that has been carried out with regards to the remodelling and modernisation of community based services  and felt strongly that the service was going in the right direction as privacy and dignity for our ageing population is a must.

Another Member thanked the Cabinet Member and Officers for the information put before them and was provided with an update on where we are with the Maesyffynon Extra Care Development. The Member then referred to performance indicators for support after reablement and asked why we appeared to be below our target what we are doing about this with an increasingly elderly population.

It was explained that we have set ambitious targets for performance and that whilst performance remains good we will continue to ambitious in our target setting.   The Group Director Community and Children’s Services explained that performance remained good comparatively.

Members wanted clarification as to what part private companies play in the new structure of the Extra Care Facilities.

The Officers explained that the arrangements and confirmed that in accordance with the report approved by Cabinet care would be provided by the Council in a number of new facilities.

Another Member commented on the Extra Care, raised concerns regarding the scope of extra care and whether it was the most appropriate response for individuals with complex needs. Officers explained that the new facilities can be flexible in terms of the level of support provided but that those with more complex needs will be supported in Residential care where required. Extra Care will enhance the range of options available to our community as part of the whole system review and modernisation agenda for Adult services as a whole.  

After further discussion Members REOLVED to acknowledge the content of the report.