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Declarations of Interest Minutes: None received. |
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Public Open Forum Select Committee Public Open Forum ~ Guidance
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Minutes: No public present.
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Dentistry Services To invite the health board to discuss dentistry services and take members' questions. Minutes: Lloyd Hambridge, Divisional Director of Primary Care and Community Services at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) provided an update on dentistry together with Rachel Prangley, Interim Head of Primary Care at ABUHB. Prior to answering Members’ questions, Lloyd highlighted the key current challenges of NHS Dentistry in Wales and focussed on the efforts the Health Board is taking to address them, as follows:
Key points raised by Members:
Lloyd advised that the health board is tasked with implementing the nationally agreed contract, which includes a shift from the old model of routine six-month visits to a risk-based assessment model known as ACORN. This new model aims to ensure that the right people are seen at the right time.
Lloyd clarified that the practices did not go out of business but stopped providing NHS services, making a business decision to provide alternative services as independent contractors. ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Public Services Scrutiny Committee's Forward Work Programme and Action List Additional documents: Minutes:
The following were suggested as topics for potential inclusion into the forward work programme:
· Hold a workshop with the Police on County Lines · Investigate drug-related deaths in Monmouthshire and the impact of synthetic drugs · Violence and Women ~ Scrutinize the delivery of the Gwent perpetrator assessment and the impact of inappropriate sexual behaviour among 10-17 year-olds. Address the increase in misogyny in schools, including the influence of figures like Andrew Tate. · Flood Risk Management ~ Jointly with Place Scrutiny Committee, inviting National Resources Wales
· Update on the flying start ~ Update on the collaboration between health visitors and Sure Start, including changes in reporting structures and service provision. · Request a comprehensive health update from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), covering: § Holistic approach to supporting older people. § Primary and secondary care integration. § Resource, nurses, doctors, sustainability and retention. § Communication with the public on service provision. § Preventative services, colon tests, jabs. § Updates on specific projects like the Neville Hall Velindre satellite. § The uptake of preventative measures like vaccinations, especially among children. § Adult Mental Health Services ~ adult suicide § Care for people in the community with dementia, family support services. · Community Policing · Invite the Integrated Strategic Partnership Board to discuss dentistry and the flow of funds.
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Cabinet and Council Work Planner Minutes: The planner was noted.
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To confirm the minutes of the Special meeting held on 25th July 2024 Minutes: The Chair proposed the minutes be accepted, which was seconded by Councillor Howells.
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To note the date and time of the next meeting: 9th December 2024 Minutes: The date and time of the next formal meeting was noted as 10th February 2025 at 10am, however, the Committee agreed to hold an informal workshop on County Lines with the Police on 9th December 2024, to which all elected members would be invited. |