Social Work And Health Committee - 25/03/2013

At a MEETING of the SOCIAL WORK AND HEALTH COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 25th March, 2013.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Ken LYNN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 25th February, 2013 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

No declarations of interest were made.

II MINUTE OF MEETING OF COMPLAINTS REVIEW COMMITTEE

The minute of meeting of the Complaints Review Committee held on 24th January, 2013, was submitted and approved, a copy of which is attached to this minute as Appendix I.

III MINUTE OF MEETING OF CASES SUB-COMMITTEE

The minute of meeting of the Cases Sub-Committee held on 14th March, 2013, was submitted and noted for information and record purposes, a copy of which is attached to this minute as Appendix II.

IV CARE INSPECTORATE INSPECTION - HOME CARE ENABLEMENT (EAST) AND SOCIAL CARE RESPONSE TEAM

There was submitted Report No 145-2013 by the Director of Social Work advising the Committee of the Care Inspectorate's findings during the unannounced inspection of the Home Care - Enablement (East) and Social Care Response Team (the Service) carried out on 28th - 30th November, 2012.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to note the contents of the report;

(ii) to remit the Director of Social Work to report back to the Committee in six months' time on the progress of the actions set out in the report; and

(iii) that a further report be brought to the April Committee as follows:-

detailing the numbers of voluntary early retirements, along with the absence levels and the number of unfilled positions over the last year within the Home Care Enablement (East) and Social Care Response Team; and detailing budget implications in relation to each vacant post.

V CARE INSPECTORATE INSPECTION - HOME CARE ENABLEMENT (WEST) AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM

There was submitted Report No 146-2013 by the Director of Social Work reporting the findings of the unannounced inspection of the Home Care - Enablement (West) and Community Mental Health Team which was completed on 12th November, 2012.

The Committee agreed to note the contents of the report.

VI CARE INSPECTORATE INSPECTION - HOME CARE LOCALITY TEAMS AND HOUSING WITH CARE (EAST)

There was submitted Report No 147-2013 by the Director of Social Work advising the Committee of the Care Inspectorate's findings following the inspection of the Dundee City Council Home Care Locality Teams and Housing with Care (East) from 30th January to 7th February, 2013.

The Committee agreed to note the contents of the report.

VII CARE INSPECTORATE INSPECTION - HOME CARE LOCALITY TEAMS AND HOUSING WITH CARE (WEST)

There was submitted Report No 148-2013 by the Director of Social Work reporting the findings of the inspection of Home Care Locality Teams and Housing with Care - West Team which was carried out during 11th, 13th, 14th and 18th February, 2013.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to note the contents of the report; and

(ii) to request that the Director of Social Work monitored the progress made towards improving the service.

VIII CARE INSPECTORATE INSPECTION - CONSULTATION - KEMBACK STREET ADULT RESOURCE CENTRE

There was submitted Report No 155-2013 by the Director of Social Work briefing the Committee on planned consultation with service users and carers regarding future support for adults with a learning disability in relation to the Director of Social Work's proposal to close Kemback Street Adult Resource Centre.

It was reported that deputation requests objecting to the proposals had been received from the following people:-

(a) Moira Leck (Downs Syndrome Scotland); and

(b) George Stewart (on behalf of family members, carers and service users of Kemback Street Adult Resource Centre).

The Committee heard the deputations and after questions and answers the deputations withdrew.

Following consideration of the report and representations made, Councillor Lynn, seconded by Councillor Guild, moved approval:-

(i) to the process for consultation highlighted within Sections 4.4-4.9 of the report;

(ii) to the appointment of an independent consultant who would support the consultation; and

(iii) to remit to the Director of Social Work to present a further report following the conclusion of the proposed consultation process.

As an amendment, Councillor Keenan, seconded by Bailie Wright, moved approval:-

(i) to the process for consultation highlighted within Sections 4.4-4.9 of the report;

(ii) to the appointment of an independent consultant and a parent's/carer's representative who would support the consultation; and

(iii) to remit to the Director of Social Work to present a further report following the conclusion of the proposed consultation process.

On a division, there voted for the motion - Councillors Lynn, Guild, Alexander, Black, Bowes, Campbell, Cordell, Dawson, Hunter, McDonald, Melville, Murray, Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Duncan and Depute Lord Provost Roberts (15); and for the amendment - Councillors Keenan, Asif, Bidwell, Brennan, Cruickshank, Ferguson, Gordon, McCready, McGovern, Macpherson, Bailies Wright, Borthwick and Scott (13) - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

IX ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF SOCIAL WORK (ADSW) ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2013

There was submitted Agenda Note AN39-2013 reporting that the Annual Conference of the Association of Directors of Social Work takes place at Crieff Hydro Hotel from Wednesday 19th June to Thursday, 20th June, 2013 with the theme People, Purpose and PassionOur Pathway to Success.

The cost of attendance would be approximately 399, plus VAT, excluding travel and subsistence allowances.

Thereafter, Bailie Scott, seconded by Councillor Macpherson, moved that no elected members attend the conference.

As an amendment, Councillor Lynn, seconded by Councillor Hunter, moved that elected member attendance at the conference be on the basis of the Convener or nominee.

On a division, there voted for the motion - Councillors Keenan, Asif, Bidwell, Brennan, Cruickshank, Ferguson, Gordon, McCready, McGovern, Macpherson, Bailies Wright, Borthwick and Scott, (13); and for the amendment - Councillors Lynn, Guild, Alexander, Black, Bowes, Campbell, Cordell, Dawson, Hunter, McDonald, Melville, Murray, Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Duncan and Depute Lord Provost Roberts (15) - whereupon the amendment was declared carried.

Ken LYNN, Convener.