Meeting documents
Social Care, Health and Inclusion Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Tuesday, 19th June 2007
Venue : Committee Room 2 - Wallasey Town Hall
Index to Agendas
- DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- MINUTES
- APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIR
- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
- ANNUAL REPORT 2006-07
- FINANCIAL MONITORING 2007-08
- CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING REPORT
- REVIEW OF WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2006-07 AND INITIAL PROPOSALS FOR WORK PROGRAMME 2007-08
- YOUR DOCTOR, YOUR EXPERIENCE, YOUR SAY
- TENDERING FOR GENITO URINARY AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES IN WIRRAL
- NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE: REGIONAL JOINT COMMITTEE AND WIRRAL PILOT
- TOWNFIELD CLOSE GP SURGERY
- ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK DECLARATIONS
- APPOINTMENT OF CARERS' CHAMPION
- ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Item 1 - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Summary:
Members of the Committee are requested to declare any interest they may have, either personal or prejudicial, in any of the items on the agenda and, if so, to declare them and state what they are.
Members are reminded that they should also declare, pursuant to paragraph 18 of the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules, whether they are subject to a party whip in connection with any item(s) to be considered and, if so, to declare it and state the nature of the whipping arrangement.
Item 2 - MINUTES
Summary:
To receive the minutes of the meetings of the Social Care, Health and Inclusion Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 19 February and 6 March which were received by Council on 1 March and 16 April, 2007, respectively.
Item 3 - APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIR
Summary:
In accordance with minute 5(8) of Cabinet (16/5/07), the Committee is strongly recommended to appoint a Vice-Chair for this municipal year.
Item 4 - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
Summary:
This report, provides members with a progress report and information on the development of the Assistive Technology Service funded through the Preventive Technology Grant 2006/08.
Recommendation:
That members note this progress report for the Assistive Technology Service.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 5 - ANNUAL REPORT 2006-07
Summary:
This report presents the Annual Report of the Department of Adult Social Services detailing performance against the Corporate Objectives of the Council in 2006-07.
Recommendation:
Members note the Department of Adult Social Services Annual Report and provide comment for consideration by Cabinet.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 6 - FINANCIAL MONITORING 2007-08
Summary:
This is one of a series of reports submitted throughout the year to highlight the financial performance of the Adult Social Services Department. Members are asked to note the report.
Recommendation:
Members are asked to note the content of the report.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 7 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME MONITORING REPORT
Summary:
This report provides the regular update on Adult Social Services Capital Expenditure and Members are asked to note the report.
Recommendation:
Members are asked to note the contents of this report.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 8 - REVIEW OF WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2006-07 AND INITIAL PROPOSALS FOR WORK PROGRAMME 2007-08
Summary:
At its meeting in September 2006, Committee considered items for its work programme for 2006-07. This report reviews last year’s work programme and proposes a process for determining items for the current year.
Recommendation:
(1) That Committee considers whether there are any other regular items or follow up reports required in addition to those identified in 11.2 and 11.3 and agrees these items.
(2) That Committee discusses the items relating to reviews or major themes identified in 11.4 and 11.5 and identifies any further potential items.
(3) That the chair and party spokespersons meet to discuss potential topics for reviews/ major themes, informed by officers from the Council and NHS as relevant, and that a report is submitted to the September Committee.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 9 - YOUR DOCTOR, YOUR EXPERIENCE, YOUR SAY
Summary:
This report updates Members on the national GP survey Your Doctor, Your Experience, Your Say.
Recommendation:
That Committee notes this summary report and is provided with the results and analysis of the national consultation when available.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 10 - TENDERING FOR GENITO URINARY AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES IN WIRRAL
Summary:
Wirral Primary Care Trust has invited tenders for the provision of Genito Urinary Medicine and Sexual Health Services (GUMSH). This service is currently provided by Wirral Hospital Trust based in Arrowe Park Hospital. Latest guidance highlights the need to provide such services in a range of highly accessible venues to increase access to groups most likely to engage in high risk sexual behaviour. Rates for sexually transmitted infections are higher in areas of deprivation and young people are high users of GUMSH services. Therefore, the tender process aims to secure high quality service provider/s who will meet the needs of a range of age groups, but particularly under 25’s, at a choice of venues and times.
Recommendation:
That Committee notes this report.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 11 - NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE: REGIONAL JOINT COMMITTEE AND WIRRAL PILOT
Summary:
This report identifies proposals to reduce the number of ambulance 999 control rooms in North West Ambulance Service. North West overview and scrutiny committees have been contacted to identify whether they wish to join a joint committee to scrutinise these proposals. It also notifies the Committee of a pilot scheme NWAS is to carry out on Wirral.
Recommendation:
(1) That Committee considers whether it wishes to join a North West Joint Committee to consider proposals for changes to North West Ambulance Service.
(2) That Committee makes a formal response.
(3) That Committee indicates whether it would like further information on the Wirral pilot.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
- Report of the Director of Adult Social Services
- Appendix - Ambulance Control Room Reconfiguration
- Appendix - A Service Strategy and Vision
Item 12 - TOWNFIELD CLOSE GP SURGERY
Summary:
This report from the Chief Executive of Wirral PCT summarises the consultation process and the consultation results for proposals to relocate Woodchurch Road Surgery to a purpose built health centre in Townfield Close, Noctorum. This paper was considered by the PCT Board in April where it was advised that the PPI Forum had indicated its satisfaction with the consultation and that it would formally give its report to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in June. Wirral Health Forum’s report is attached. The Board supported the relocation of Woodchurch Road Surgery.
Recommendation:
(1) That Committee notes the outcome of the consultation being in the main in support of the proposal, and the comments of respondents.
(2) That Committee notes the comments from Wirral Health Forum and their support for the proposals.
(3) That Committee makes its formal response to the proposals.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
Item 13 - ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK DECLARATIONS
Summary:
The annual healthcheck declarations had to be submitted to the Healthcare Commission in May. Since the last Committee took place in March it was not possible to see the declarations before the Committee signed off its comments. Therefore the declarations from Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology, North West Ambulance Service, Wirral Hospital Trust and Wirral PCT are included with this agenda as information to Members.
Recommendation:
That Committee notes the NHS organisations' declarations.
Attachments: (click on an attachment to view it)
- Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology NHS Foundation Trust Declaration
- North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Declaration
- Wirral Hospital NHS Trust Declaration
- Wirral PCT Declaration
Item 14 - APPOINTMENT OF CARERS' CHAMPION
Summary:
At the meeting of this Committee on 7 June, 2006, fomer Councillor Mrs J McKelvie was appointed Carers' Champion. The Champion’s role included acting as a figurehead, offering leadership and representing the interests of Carers.
Recommendation:
The Committee is requested to appoint a new Carers' Champion.
Item 15 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Summary:
To consider any other business that the Chair accepts as urgent.
Agenda Published: 8 June 2007