Meeting documents
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9.30 |
Apologies for Absence/changes in membership Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Chris Petford, Clare Blakeway-Phillips, Jill Jack, David Jack, Kathleen Nawaz and Sam Shaw.
The group introduced themselves. |
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9.35 |
Minutes and matters arising Minutes of the meeting held on 13 June 2012 to be agreed Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on the 13 June 2012 were agreed.
Matters Arising Page 2 – A query was previously raised whether the budget for the Learning Disability Service is being disproportionally cut compared to other areas.
NadiyaAshraf explained that the Finance Lead for Adults & Family Wellbeing has advised that the figures are misleading as they suggest there is more money to come out which is not the case.
Margaret Morgan Owen said that the term ‘efficiency’ can be misleading and asked for a definition.
Nigel Palmer asked for clarification of the cut.
Ian Cormack explained there is not a breakdown against Service User Groups. Nadiya Ashraf will go back and request a more detailed explanation. Action: Nadiya Ashaf
Page 6 Item 4 – BSVAB - annual report An initial session with carers to understand the current referral process has not been arranged. The Safeguarding Board are keen to have a carer link. A meeting is to be arranged. Action: Ann Whiteley
Page 7 Item 6 – Short Breaks update Stephen Archibald told Board members that Dr Paul Roblin, Chief Executive of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire LMCs has sent a letter to Carers Bucks advising that he is unhappy that GPs have not been appropriately consulted about the Short Breaks initiative. The letter was sent to Carers Bucks as they have been encouraging Carers to go to their GPs to discuss potential available funding for short breaks. The issue of getting the information about the Short Breaks initiative to GPs has been more complicated than anticipated.
Nigel Palmer said that he has also received feedback from carers that GPs are not aware of the Short Breaks initiative.
Ann Whiteley advised that she has met with Zita Calkin, Joint Commissioning Manager and Clare Blakeway-Phillips to discuss ways to increase GP awareness of the initiative. Bulletins have been sent out on three occasions.
NadiyaAshraf said that the PCT’s have given assurance that GP’s are being made aware of the initiative. The PCT signed off the Short Breaks initiative in December to come into effect in June 2012. There is further work to be done with the Clinical Commissioning Groups as they are going to become responsible for the allocation of budgets. A copy of the letter received by Carers Bucks is to be sent to Nadiya Ashraf. Action: Stephen Archibald
Page 8 – Priorities Richard Brook advised that Crossroads Care Bucks & Milton Keynes has received from funding from the Health Lottery to provide Carers over 60 years of age with a break. There is not a fixed amount of funding - the programme of care can be negotiated. The funding is not means tested; a questionnaire is completed (the Carer Quality of Life Tool) and checks are carried out before and after the funding is allocated. 50% of the total amount of the funding is still available. Members were asked to forward details of anyone who would benefit from the scheme to Richard Brook. ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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10.00 |
Presentation from Angie Sarchet Minutes: Angie Sarchet, Cohesion & Equalities Manager took Members through a Powerpoint presentation on Hate Crime during which the following key points were highlighted;
The definition of Hate Crime agreed by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is as follows;
‘Any criminal offence which is committed against a person or property that is motivated by hostility towards someone based on their disability, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.’
Hate crime can be experienced by an individual or a whole community. Examples of behaviour include;
The on-line survey was a snapshot audit which ran from 14 November 2011 to 6 January 2012, it showed;
For the period of 1 April 2011 to 30 April 2012, there were 231 reports of Hate Crime to the police in Buckinghamshire. A breakdown of the type of Hate Crime and a comparison to national figures is;
A comparison of the results of the survey and national data suggests an under-reporting issue in Buckinghamshire.
The reasons for not reporting are;
Efforts were made to hold focus groups (various times including weekends and evenings) right across the County. Those who took part in the survey were invited to the Focus Groups. Unfortunately most were reluctant to do so and some said that they felt reliving the incident would be too traumatic.
Findings;
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10.20 |
Draft Care and Support Bill Presented by Nadiya Ashraf Additional documents:
Minutes: NadiyaAshraf explained that that Draft Care & Support Bill was published on the 11 July 2012. The Bill contains significant changes to legislation and social care practice which has applied to Carers in the last 60 years. There is a lot of clarity around legislation for adults and adult carers but not for young carers or parent carers. The new legislation is due to come into effect in 2015/16. There is a huge amount of work to be done before this becomes law to work towards improving practice for carers.
The deadline for consultation on the draft Bill is the 19 October 2012. Comments are to be forwarded to Nadiya by the 5 October 2012. Action: All
Nadiya advised that she will formulate the comments received and send a joint response from the Carers Partnership Board. The final responses will be circulated to Board members in advance of the next meeting. Action: Nadiya Ashraf
The following key points from the draft Bill were highlighted;
Clause 1: Duty to promote individual wellbeing There are a number of new duties on the Draft Bill. How the outcomes are going to be delivered, the finances to support the Bill and the extra work is still unknown.
Richard Brook said that some of the wording is quite open.
Clause 2 – New duty to provide information and advice Local Authorities will be required to establish and maintain an information and advice service so that people understand how the local care and support system operates; what choices they have and how to access services.
In Buckinghamshire, the Local Authority has always carried out this duty through Carers Bucks. This has now become a duty of the Local Authority.
Margaret Morgan-Owen asked if funding is available to assist with this duty. Nadiya explained that funding details are unknown at this stage. Funding will become clearer in 2013/14. The amount is yet unknown; these funds are not usually ringfenced but appear in the overall budget for Adult Social Care.
Clause 3 – new duty to promote diversity and quality in provision of services This is an interesting clause as the personalisation agenda is a new duty for Local Authorities. Those people who are not the responsibility of the County Council should still receive services.
Clause 7 – New duty to provide services to prevent or delay needs for care and support - There is a difference in what is delay and what is process.
Clause 10 – New single duty for carer’s assessments based on appearance of need This removes the requirement for carers to request an assessment or to be providing a substantial amount of care on a regular basis. The implications need to be considered
Clause 12 – Needs assessments should include a whole family assessment There is little mention about parent carers and young carers in the document.
Clause 13 – New eligibility framework and national minimum eligibility threshold For the first time Local Authorities will have to determine eligible needs of an adult ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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10.50 |
Update from the Executive Partnership Board Minutes: There were no updates to report. |
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11.00 |
Update on Priorities Minutes: A template detailing the priorities for the Carers Partnership Board was distributed to Board members. During discussion, the following points were made;
Richard Brook advised that 1-2 priorities have been identified for the Project Development Worker which will be discussed once he/she is in post. A work programme will be put together for the next meeting of the Carers Partnership Board. Action: Richard Brook/Nadiya Ashraf
Outcome 1 – Helping people to speak up & to be active citizens NadiyaAshraf said that some of the priorities are best placed and would be more objective if they were set up and hosted by a third party e.g. outcome 1 – meeting with the Cabinet Lead and Senior Officers where a Carers perspective is needed. It was agreed that Richard Brook would take this action forward and would write to the Cabinet lead and Senior Officer to propose a meeting to discuss the way commissioning impacts on carers. Action: Richard Brook
Nadiya added that case studies from eight individuals would be presented with the letter on areas including transport, Direct Payment Providers, Home Care, Advocacy and Day Services.
Members were asked to send suggestions of items they would like raised/discussed (i.e. carers being more engaged in the commissioning process) and how they would like to contribute to the meeting (i.e. lead on an agenda item) to Richard Brook by Friday 12 October - rbrook@buckscrossroads.org Action: All
Outcome 2 – Supporting Carers Ian Cormack said that delivering a workshop, jointly for carers and professionals should be scheduled as a priority.
Outcome 5 – Improving Health Ian Cormack said that the issue of health checks keeps arising and asked if there is evidence about the efficacy of health care for carers? Ann Whiteley explained that the NHS offer comprehensive health checks for adults between the ages of 40 and 74 which are normally carried out at a GP surgery. The health checks are promoted in the Carers Bucks newsletter but they should be offered automatically. People who are in receiving a Carers Allowance or who are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill may also be entitled to a free flu jab. This will be given on an individual basis at the GP’s discretion. Richard Brook asked if any guidance on health care was available for carers. If not could guidance be produced which could also cover breaks etc. Further work will take place outside of the Carers Partnership Board meeting on the allocation of the actions. Action: Nadiya Ashraf/Richard Brook |
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Date of next and Future Meetings 14 November 2012 at 9.30am in Mezzanine Room 1
Dates of future meetings – all meetings commence at 9.30am 2013 23 January in Mezzanine Room 2 13 March in Mezzanine Room 2 15 May in Mezzanine Room 2 17 July in Mezzanine Room 2 18 September in Mezzanine Room 2 20 November in Mezzanine Room 2
Minutes: The following items were discussed prior to the end of the meeting;
Items are to be added to the agenda for the November meeting;
Action: Sharon Griffin
Lou Patten is also to be invited to the November meeting to discuss the priority on personalisation (to identify and develop an advice service for self funders to include guidance on support planning. Action: Ann Whiteley
The next meeting will take place on 14 November 2012 at 9.30am, Mezzanine Room 1, County Hall, Aylesbury. |