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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 25 January, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Plan be approved, subject to the change highlighted above.
RESOLVED: That Members note the report and be assured by the proposed Action Plan.
RESOLVED: (a) 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 NWAS be noted. (b) That the National Adoption Service (NAS) Annual Report for 2020/2021 and the NWAS Annual Performance report be noted.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mandy Hawkins, Paul Luckock and Jenny Williams (Strategic Director - Social Care and Education). Best wishes were conveyed to Councillor Paul Luckock for a speedy recovery.
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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 25 January, 2023 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 25 January, 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 25 January, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Plan be approved, subject to the change highlighted above.
The Scrutiny Support Officer presented the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Plan (FWP). • A draft FWP for the 2023/2024 municipal year was being drafted with the Chair and Vice-Chair and would be circulated to Committee Members accordingly. Members would have an opportunity to request additional items for consideration in accordance with the Constitution and the completion of a scrutiny topic form, which would then be reviewed by the Chairs and Vice-Chairs using the scrutiny criteria. • In relation to the item on Audit Wales Reports - Social Services, which was due to be presented in June 2023, the Head of Integrated Adult Services had advised that the actions in the Audit Wales reports were assigned to the Regional Partnership Board and Welsh Government respectively to deliver and as such, Conwy County Borough Council did not have any action itself to deliver. As a consequence, a request had been received to remove the item from the FWP and monitor it through partnership working and Audit Wales, with the Head of Service escalating any issues as necessary. RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Plan be approved, subject to the change highlighted above.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Members note the report and be assured by the proposed Action Plan.
The Cabinet Member for Children, Family and Safeguarding, together with the Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult and Community Services introduced the report and Mark Rowley (Workforce Manager) highlighted key points from within the plan. It was noted that Councillor Aaron Wynne had requested this item via a scrutiny topic form. In scrutinising the report, Members highlighted the importance of being able to communicate effectively in one’s language of choice, especially within a social care setting. Thanks was also extended to all those involved in formulating and progressing the plan. RESOLVED: That Members note the report and be assured by the proposed Action Plan.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) 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 NWAS be noted. (b) That the National Adoption Service (NAS) Annual Report for 2020/2021 and the NWAS Annual Performance report be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Children, Family and Safeguarding introduced the report and the Interim Service Manager - Looked after Children highlighted key points from with the annual report. In scrutinising the report, Members made reference to the following: • Corporate parent responsibilities and the need to provide continued support and focus on the needs of the child at all times. • When considering placements of a child/young person with adoptive parents, the robust evidence based decisions having to be made by the Panel was highlighted. • Reference was also made to the Adoption Register for Wales and the Welsh Government directive to ensure children did not wait for adopters for longer than necessary. Thanks was extended to the staff and Councillor Cheryl Carlisle (representative on the Joint Conwy and Denbighshire Adoption Panel) for their hard work and dedication towards children and young people. RESOLVED: (a) 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 NWAS be noted. (b) That the National Adoption Service (NAS) Annual Report for 2020/2021 and the NWAS Annual Performance report be noted.
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