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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 3 September, 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: That the work undertaken in relation to Corporate Safeguarding during the reporting period 2024/2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the Annual Corporate Parenting Report 2024/2025 and areas of success achieved by the Corporate Parenting Team during the reporting period, together with the key priorities going forward and the progress of the Corporate Parenting Strategy Action Plan 2022-2025 and actions be noted.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Anthony Bertola and Gail Jones. In addition, the Chair welcomed the newly appointed Leader, Councillor Julie Fallon, to the meeting, together with newly appointed Cabinet Members Councillor Hannah Fleet (Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources), Councillor Kay Redhead (Cabinet Member for Children’s and Safeguarding) and Councillor Aaron Wynne (Cabinet Member for Education). Thanks was also extended to the outgoing Cabinet Members for their contribution.
Councillor Goronwy Edwards declared a personal interest in the agenda items as a family member works for Social Services. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Edwards remained in the meeting whilst the matter was discussed and voted upon.
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 3 September, 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 3 September, 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 3 September, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme, together with the combined FWP be approved.
The Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme (FWP), together with the combined FWP was presented. The items for the next meeting were confirmed as follows: 1) Review of the North Wales Learning Disability Strategy 2) Update on the Deprivation of Liberty Services (DOLS) 3) Joint Conwy and Denbighshire Adoption Panel update Discussion also arose regarding a possible scrutiny topic in relation to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Boad (BCUHB) discharging patients inappropriately. RESOLVED- That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme, together with the combined FWP be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources presented an end of project report on Bron y Nant disability respite and Bryn Euryn nurseries and café and the Service Manager – Disability provided detail on the project and a summary of the objectives and progress of the work to date. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • Congratulations were extended to the team for a successful open day/launch and praise extended to the team for their invaluable support and guidance offered to those on work experience within the café. • It was recognised that due to the complexity of health needs, on occasion, out of county placements were still necessary. • Resource implications, budget pressures and maximising grant income. It was acknowledged that Shared Prosperity Funding may end and as a consequence, there would be a need to find an alternative budget / funding stream to continue with the café and nurseries. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That the Bron y Nant Disability Respite and Bryn Euryn Nurseries and Café end of project report be approved.
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RESOLVED: That the work undertaken in relation to Corporate Safeguarding during the reporting period 2024/2025 be noted.
The Leader introduced the Corporate Safeguarding Board Annual Report and the Service Manager: Safeguarding, together with the Chief Executive, highlighted key points from within the report. In addition, the Chief Executive expressed his gratitude to the team for their hard work and support and emphasised the importance of safeguarding and commitment to continuous improvement. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • A Member of the Committee raised concerns about the lack of focus on protected characteristics within the report, referencing the Equality Act 2010 and called for more proactive measures to build trust and address discriminatory abuse. In response, the Chief Executive made reference to the Inclusive Equality Conwy Steering Group and its role and ambition in driving inclusivity across services. In addition, the Inclusive Conwy Strategy reflected the ambitions of Conwy to promote a faire safe and preventative ethos. • Inclusivity and training for all staff was considered vital, both face-to-face and on-line. Reference was made to national safeguarding training standards and the efforts being made to align job roles and ensure consistency and quality of training across the authority. • Reference was made to recent safeguarding incidents in North Wales and the importance of robust systems and staff accountability. • Concern was expressed regarding adult exploitation of children, together with the rise in ketamine use amongst young people. In response, Members were assured that exploitation was a priority within the current action plan and Task and Finish Groups were continually monitoring progress and developing policy. • Further information was requested in relation to safeguarding and protocols for visiting electively home educated children and the importance of engagement / visits to ensure child safety. • Safeguarding and training completion rates for new staff and the importance of monitoring and engagement was highlighted. RESOLVED: That the work undertaken in relation to Corporate Safeguarding during the reporting period 2024/2025 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the Annual Corporate Parenting Report 2024/2025 and areas of success achieved by the Corporate Parenting Team during the reporting period, together with the key priorities going forward and the progress of the Corporate Parenting Strategy Action Plan 2022-2025 and actions be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Education introduced the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2024-2025 report and the Service Manager Children Looked After (Family Support and Intervention) highlighted key points from with the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • Working regionally on a neurodiverse action plan. • Investment in foster carers. • As Corporate Parents, the importance of being kept informed of educational attainment and achievements for children looked after and unaccompanied asylum seekers was highlighted. It was hoped that the recent appointment of a virtual head teacher would help improve data collection and reporting on such matters. • Eliminating profit from care services - concerns were expressed regarding market impact and future costs. • The responsibility for additional learning needs education for children accommodated outside of Wales. • The need for a stronger focus on equality and diversity. Once again the Chief Executive made reiterated Conwy’s ambition in driving inclusivity across all services. RESOLVED: That the Annual Corporate Parenting Report 2024/2025 and areas of success achieved by the Corporate Parenting Team during the reporting period, together with the key priorities going forward and the progress of the Corporate Parenting Strategy Action Plan 2022-2025 and actions be noted.
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