Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

The panel will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting of 20 July 2011.

Agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on the 20 July 2011 were approved as a correct record.

The panel will monitor the progress of previous resolutions and receive any relevant feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board.

Agreed that the panel’s tracking resolutions were noted.

To receive an update on Gynaecological Cancer Services and the Peninsula Cancer Network’s engagement strategy.

(This item reflects minute number 57 (1, 2 and 3) regarding a petition received by the panel on the 13 October 2010 on the possible closure of the Gynaecological Surgical Cancer Unit at Derriford Hospital).

Nikki Thomas of the Peninsula Cancer Network (PCN) introduced a report on the shaping of patient and public involvement in cancer services. In response to questions from members of the panel it was reported that -

Members of the panel expressed their disappointment at the apparent lack of process in addressing the concerns of Plymouth patients.

Agreed that -

1. a position paper outlining the approach of the working group after their first meeting would be presented to a future meeting of the panel;

2. information regarding the decision making process and proposals regarding the reconfiguration of Gynaecological Cancer Services would be made available to the panel as soon as possible.

The panel will receive a report on the winter pressure and reablement fund.

(This item follows recommendation 88 (1) 16 February 2011 on Adult Social Care budget and performance).

The Assistant Director for Adult Social Care introduced a report on the winter pressure and reablement fund. The report set out arrangements for investment into social care services for 2010/11 and set out further investment plans over 2011/12 – 12/13.

It was reported that joint working had been productive and successful. The funding was in addition to current social care spend and had allowed for investment in small changes in provision which would result in long term benefit.

As a result of the winter pressures funding, Managed Care Appropriateness (MCAP) software had been purchased and was currently on trial.  It was anticipated that the software would highlight the ways in which care quality and pathways could be improved, which could lead to more efficient service structures and save clinical costs.

In response to questions from the panel it was reported that –

The panel will consider the Draft Tobacco Action Plan for Plymouth.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care introduced Russell Moody, Stop Smoking Service Manager, who presented the action plan for comment. In response to questions from members of the panel it was reported that –

Comments from members of the panel included–

The Chair of Plymouth LINk will provide an update to the panel.

Vicky Shipway, Local Involvement Network (LINk) host manager provided an update to the panel on the recent work of the LINk and development of Healthwatch. It was reported that -

In response to questions from members of the panel it was reported that –

Some panel members expressed disappointment at the lack of success of LINk both at a local and national level.

Agreed that the panel would take part in the tendering process and make recommendations to the Cabinet with regard to Local Healthwatch.

The panel’s lead officer will provide an update to the panel on the development of the shadow Health and Wellbeing Board.

The panel’s lead officer introduced a paper on the development of a Health and Wellbeing Board for Plymouth. It was reported that -

Members of the panel noted the report and commented that whilst it was appropriate that scrutiny is active on the development group there were concerns raised as to the appropriateness of members of scrutiny having seats on future Health and Wellbeing Board.

Agreed that the panel would have a number of provisional meeting dates added to the calendar over the next 18 months to allow for scrutiny of Healthwatch and Health and Wellbeing Board development.

The panel will receive the annual scrutiny report for comment.

Agreed that the Annual Overview and Scrutiny report was noted but required the addition of the co-opted members of the panel.

The panel will consider a project initiation document for a task and finish group on the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. The panel will confirm membership and the Chair of the group.

Agreed that the project initiation document, regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, be commended to the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board for approval subject to the following amendments -

1. That the methodology should include evidence gathering by councillors through ward work;

2. That the following are added to the document as objectives –

Councillor Mrs Bowyer declared a personal interest and withdrew from debate on this item.

The panel will consider its work programme.

Agreed that the panel’s work programme was noted.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve(s) the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000

There were no items of exempt business.