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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 October, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme , together with the combined FWP be approved.
RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the North Wales Learning Disability Strategy Refresh (2025-2035) report and the appended North Wales Learning Disability Strategy be noted, together with the collaborative and co-produced nature of the strategy development. (b) That the continued implementation of the strategy across Conwy and the wider region be supported.
RESOLVED: That the current way of working and application of the business case for Deprivation of Liberty Service (DoLS) be supported.
RESOLVED: That the activities of the Joint Conwy and Denbighshire Adoption Panel, and the financial impact of referrals to the Adoption Register for Wales and subsequent adoptive placements made outside of the North Wales Adoption Service be noted. In addition, the Committee expressed thanks to retiring officers, notably Tesni Hadwin, for her dedicated service.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Charlie McCoubrey and the Youth Council Representative.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 October, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 October, 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 October, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme , together with the combined FWP be approved.
The Committee Services Officer presented the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme, together with the combined FWP and advised that a report on the Connecting Care Programme would be presented to Committee in February, 2025. In addition, Members wishing to suggest an item for the FWP were advised to complete a Scrutiny Topic Selection Form. RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme , together with the combined FWP be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the North Wales Learning Disability Strategy Refresh (2025-2035) report and the appended North Wales Learning Disability Strategy be noted, together with the collaborative and co-produced nature of the strategy development. (b) That the continued implementation of the strategy across Conwy and the wider region be supported.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources presented a report on the North Wales Learning Disability Strategy Refresh (2025-2035), which outlined the 10-year vision and 15 key priority areas. The Disability Service Manager provided the detail in relation to key achievements, priorities for the next decade and referenced the extensive regional collaboration and consultation, including input from citizens, carers, professionals and advocacy groups. In scrutinising the report, reference was made to the following: • The importance of transport provision. - Members were informed that transport was available for day services and some other services and Conwy Connect offered a number of social activities and often provided transport within Conwy for individuals and their families. • Support for older carers. • Carers’ allowance issues in terms of the low threshold and financial assessment/referral processes for Welfare Rights. • The importance of staff consistency and value-based recruitment and training. RESOLVED: (a) That the contents of the North Wales Learning Disability Strategy Refresh (2025-2035) report and the appended North Wales Learning Disability Strategy be noted, together with the collaborative and co-produced nature of the strategy development. (b) That the continued implementation of the strategy across Conwy and the wider region be supported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the current way of working and application of the business case for Deprivation of Liberty Service (DoLS) be supported.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources presented an update on the Deprivation of Liberty Service (DoLS) and the Deprivation of Liberty Standards Coordinator provided the detail in relation to the local position, referral volumes, backlog reduction and on-going challenges due to delayed implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards. In scrutinising the report, reference was made to the following: • The need for further investment and resource expansion to meet rising demand and ensure compliance with Human Rights safeguards. - A mini re-structure was taking place to help with demand. A proposal to request a business case for further resource enhancement in 2026/2027 to help progress with the waiting list was seconded, but a vote was lost. RESOLVED: That the current way of working and application of the business case for Deprivation of Liberty Service (DoLS) be supported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the activities of the Joint Conwy and Denbighshire Adoption Panel, and the financial impact of referrals to the Adoption Register for Wales and subsequent adoptive placements made outside of the North Wales Adoption Service be noted. In addition, the Committee expressed thanks to retiring officers, notably Tesni Hadwin, for her dedicated service.
The Cabinet Member for Social Care and Safeguarding presented the Joint Conwy and Denbighshire Adoption Panel Annual Report 2024-2025, which referenced partnership working, recruitment assessment, matching and continued support available for adoptive parents and children. The Service Manager (Looked after Children) provided the detail and emphasised that recruitment remained a priority, with ongoing campaigns and collaboration with the National Adoption Services. In addition, reference was made to the financial impact of external placements and the importance of keeping sibling groups together. In scrutinising the report, reference was made to the following: • The importance of the voice of the child was highlighted. • On-going support for adoptive families should families move out of the area. • The format of Panel meetings (on-line vs face-to-face) and ongoing review of procedures. • The appointment of the Team Manager, North Wales Adoption Service was welcomed. RESOLVED: That the activities of the Joint Conwy and Denbighshire Adoption Panel, and the financial impact of referrals to the Adoption Register for Wales and subsequent adoptive placements made outside of the North Wales Adoption Service be noted. In addition, the Committee expressed thanks to retiring officers, notably Tesni Hadwin, for her dedicated service.
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