Social Work And Health Committee - 28/03/2016

At a MEETING of the SOCIAL WORK AND HEALTH COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 28th March, 2016.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Ken LYNN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd February, 2016 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Brennan declared a non-financial interest in the item of business at Article IV of this minute by virtue of being a Board Member of The Inclusion Group.

II CASES SUB-COMMITTEE - MINUTE OF MEETING

The minute of meeting of the Cases Sub-Committee held on 26th February, 2016 was submitted and noted for information and record purposes, a copy of which is attached to this minute as an Appendix.

III COMMUNITY EQUIPMENT AND ADAPTATIONS CRITERIA

Reference was made to Article III of minute of meeting of this Committee held on 25th June, 2007, wherein the report in relation to Criteria for the Provision of Equipment and Adaptations in the Homes of People with Disabilities was approved.

There was submitted Report No 115-2016 by the Head of Service, Strategy, Integration, Performance and Support Services seeking approval of the Social Work and Health Committee to the proposed Joint Community Equipment and Adaptations Criteria (thereafter known as the Joint Criteria).

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to approve, for its interest, the updated Joint Criteria for Equipment and Adaptation as appended to the report Joint Criteria for the Provision of Equipment and Adaptations in the Homes of People with Disabilities who Live in Dundee;

(ii) to instruct the Head of Service, Strategy, Integration, Performance and Support Services to arrange for information about the Joint Criteria to be made available on the website of Dundee City Council and in other appropriate formats;

(iii) that, further to Section 4.4 of the report that prescribers of equipment and adaptations were provided training on the Joint Criteria to support its effective implementation; and

(iv) to request that the Dundee City Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board considered the Joint Criteria for review within a two year period of their introduction.

IV DUNDEE REGISTERED CARE SERVICES FOR ADULTS (EXCLUDING CARE HOMES)

There was submitted Report No 114-2016 by the Head of Service, Strategy, Integration, Performance and Support Services summarising the gradings awarded by the Care Inspectorate to Dundee registered care services for adults (excluding care homes). It was reported that in order to provide a comparison, the information was based on the last two inspections for each service.

The Committee agreed to note the gradings awarded as detailed in the Performance Report which was attached to the report and highlighted in paragraph 4.3 of the report.

V COMMUNITY PAYBACK ORDERS

There was submitted Report No 113-2016 by the Head of Service, Strategy, Integration, Performance and Support Services reporting that in line with the requirements of the Criminal Justice and Licensing Act (Scotland) 2010, this was the 4th annual update on Community Payback Orders covering the period 2014/2015.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to note the continued progress made in relation to the operation of Community Payback Orders as outlined in the report;

(ii) to note the significant amount of Community Payback Order unpaid work undertaken which was of benefit to the city;

(iii) to note the contribution of Criminal Justice Social Work to the Council Single Outcome Agreement and to the Community Justice Authority Area Plan; and

(iv) to instruct the Executive Director, Children and Families, to provide a further report on the operation of Community Payback Orders and related community justice plans in 12 months.

VI FOSTERING ALLOWANCES 2016/2017

There was submitted Agenda Note AN27-2016 requesting that the rates for 2016/2017 were paid, effective from 4th April, 2016.

The Committee agreed to the rates as indicated in the note and that they be effective from 4th April, 2016.

The Convener agreed that the undernoted items of business be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved.

VII OUTCOME OF CARE INSPECTORATE INSPECTION - HOMECARE EAST

There was submitted Report No 123-2016 by the Head of Service, Strategy, Integration, Performance and Support Services advising of the outcome of the Care Inspectorate inspection of the Home Care East Service, which was undertaken from 5th January, 2016. The report outlined the findings of the Care Inspectorate and provided a summary of the grades achieved.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to note the contents of the report and the content of the inspection report which was attached to the report as an Appendix;

(ii) to note the recommendation as outlined in paragraph in paragraph 4.2 of the report; and

(iii) to note the grades awarded to the service, the strengths of the service, and the very positive comments made by service users and carers as outlined in the report.

VIII OUTCOME OF CARE INSPECTORATE INSPECTION - HOMECARE WEST

There was submitted Report No 126-2016 by the Head of Service, Strategy, Integration, Performance and Support Services advising of the outcome of the recent Care Inspectorate inspection of the Home Care West Service. The report outlined the findings of the Care Inspectorate and provided a summary of the grades achieved.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to note the contents of the report and the content of the inspection report which was attached to the report as an Appendix;

(ii) to note the recommendation as outlined in paragraph 4.2 of the report; and

(iii) to note the grades awarded to the service, the strengths of the service, and the very positive comments made by service users and carers as outlined in the report.

Ken LYNN, Convener.

At a MEETING of the CASES SUB COMMITTEE of the SOCIAL WORK AND HEALTH COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 26th February, 2016.

APPENDIX

Present:-

Councillor Ken LYNN

Councillor John ALEXANDER

Councillor Norma McGOVERN

Councillor Ken LYNN, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

No declarations of interest were made.

II CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROVISION OF A CARE PACKAGE

There was submitted Report No 76-2016 by the Head of Service, Community Care requesting authorisation to fund an enhanced supported living package for an individual with care needs as detailed in the report.

The Sub-Committee agreed to authorise the requested funding as indicated in paragraphs 3.1 and 4.3 of the report to enable a care and support package which would support the individual to reside in the appropriate supported living service.

III REQUEST TO INCREASE DIRECT PAYMENT AMOUNT TO FACILITATE RESPITE AT HOME

This item was withdrawn from consideration.

Ken LYNN, Convener.