Meeting
Health and Wellbeing Board - Doncaster
Scheduled Time
Thursday, 5th September 2024
9:00 AM
Thursday, 5th September 2024
1:00 PM
Confirmed
05 Sep 2024
Council Chamber, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
Peter Thorp
South Yorkshire Police
Absent
Toni Illman
Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust
Present, as expected
Dr Nabeel Alsindi
GP and Place Medical Director, NHS South Yorkshire ICB
Present, as expected
Ellie Gillatt
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
Absent
Phil Holmes
Executive Director of Adults, Wellbeing & Culture (DASS), Doncaster Council
Apologies
Fran Joel
Healthwatch Doncaster
Present, as expected
Rachael Leslie
Director of Public Health, City of Doncaster Council
Present, as expected
Toby Lewis
RDaSH
Apologies
Chris Margrave
Chief Executive, St Leger Homes of Doncaster
Present, as expected
Richard Parker
Chief Executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Present, as expected
Dan Swaine
Executive Director of Place
Absent
Pamela John-Lewis
Expected
Councillor Nigel Ball
Present, as expected
Anthony Fitzgerald
NHS South Yorkshire ICB
Present, as expected
Councillor Lani-Mae Ball
Apologies
Councillor Sarah Smith
Apologies
James Woods
Citizens Advice Doncaster
Apologies
Riana Nelson
Executive Director of Children, Young People & Families (DCS), Doncaster Council
Present, as expected
Lucy Robertshaw
Health and Social Care Forum
Present, as expected
Laura Sherburn
Primary Care, Doncaster
Present, as expected
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Sarah Smith, Councillor Lani-Mae Ball and Phil Holmes, Executive Director of Health, Well-Being and Culture and James Wood, CEO Citizens Advice, Doncaster.
Peter Thorpe Doncaster District Commander was welcomed as a new Board member and Kelly Hicks was welcomed to her first meeting.
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It was expressed how the Board wished to make the commitment with NHS organisations to make strategic changes on how we focus on prevention and preventative support for older people. It was continued that there was an intention to explore remaining evidence of data driven approaches of Living Well in later life.
A commitment was also shared regarding the next steps of the Health and Well-being Strategy, which had been approved by Cabinet and was soon to be considered by Council. It was explained that the Board looked to guide and support the preventative opportunities to help people in Doncaster to age well through the voice of old people and on their own terms to develop a new approach to living well in later life. It was explained that the recommendations of the document presented a nationally accepted framework called ‘Joining the Dots’ and that a series of ‘I’ statements were included within the document to be considered as four focus areas for the Board.
Comments
The Vice Chair commented that the strategy was an accurate reflection of conversations held, supported the used of ‘I’ statements and the establishment of a residents’ forum. It was expressed that Clinicians had a role in driving this forward, leading conversations and providing the necessary linkages.
The Director of Public Health explained that the document would form an appendix to the Health and Well-Being strategy along with a Business Plan. That Plan would incorporate a Forward Plan providing the opportunity to include what the Board wanted.
Members were told how engagement had been undertaken with different groups to identify what they like to see from an Older Persons Forum and how information would be collated and fed in. Members were informed that a questionnaire had been undertaken amongst the different cultures in Doncaster. Concern was raised that it might be difficult to gather views from the older generation and examples were used of the different opportunities where such engagement had taken place, for example, before a bingo session. It was commented that there were many older people that were impacted by this issue such as those who did not want to engage and could be isolated within their own homes. The involvement of Parish Councils was highlighted as a potential avenue to follow up and it was stated that other suggestions were welcomed.
Further to a query around the requirements and expectations of a sponsor required, it was explained that the sponsor would be a member of the Health and Wellbeing Board, be involved in the co-ordination of activities, populating the Business Plan and Forward Plan. It was viewed that further details could be developed alongside the sponsors going forward.
The Chair supported the work and referred to the importance of the Thrive Model as part of the wider determinants, particularly within most deprived communities. It was felt important to achieve buy-in from ‘Place’ to consider issues that prevent older people to become less isolated and engage with what was available by facilitating and empowering such individuals.
It was confirmed that Phil Holmes, Executive Director of Adults, Wellbeing and Culture had taken up the position of one of the three sponsors. In reference to the remaining 2 sponsors, it was noted that they would be sought outside of the meeting and presented at the next H&WB Board meeting.
RESOLVED that the Board;
• Agree and endorse the position statement.
• That the names of the three sponsors for this area of focus would be presented at the next meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board
• Where applicable take action on the commitments and report back progress at the Health and Wellbeing Board in January 2025.
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The Chief Executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, commented on the significant operational financial challenges that the acute sector was facing within the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Reference was made to the assumptions around acute beds needed going into winter based upon flow in and out of hospital. It was concluded that the delivery of the BCF objectives for this year were even more critical this year than ever before. It was felt that clarity was needed on whether the BCF was delivering against its objectives and important that transparent conversations were taking place if there were any slippages being faced.
The Vice Chair acknowledged the challenging environment ahead of winter and felt that considerations were needed so that investments made through the BCF were prioritised in the right area and could be evaluated accordingly. The Board was informed that this would be taken through the Urgent Emergency Care Board to continue that conversation.
The Chair noted the confidence that the right mechanisms and challenges were in place to make sure that the BCF investments were working well to support acute care.
The Board acknowledged: -
· The end of year BCF 2023/24 activity reporting, including income and expenditure at the end of the financial year.
· Actual and identified challenges, achievements, and support needs. BCF planning requirements and financial allocations for 2024-25.
· The BCF plan and acknowledge the financial allocations for the planning period 2023-25.
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