Agenda item

Context:

We welcomed the Policy and Performance Manager to the meeting who presented the

Year-end Performance Reporting together with Outcome Agreements and Improvement Plan:

The purpose of the report was:

·         To present the end of year data for the Improvement Objectives which are under the remit of Adult Select Committee:

o   Improvement Objective 2: We will safeguard people, whether young or old, while reducing people’s dependence on social care.

·         To present an evaluation of the progress and impact made over the three years of the Outcome Agreement 2013 -16, for themes which are under the committee’s remit:

o   Outcome Agreement Theme 2: Ensuring people receive the help they need to live fulfilled lives.

·         To present the latest performance against wider key national performance indicators that are under the committee’s remit.

Members Scrutiny

The Chair questioned the consistency of provision of services across the County.

Members queried if anything has been learnt about how to remove persons from social care when appropriate once in the system.  It was confirmed that this is a difficult aspect, referring particularly to people with low level care needs.  It was explained that there is a high satisfaction rate in the services provided, and the individual and family rely on the support provided.  It was discussed that it may be better to limit entry to the system which could provide cost benefits in the longer term. Members spoke of concerns related to delayed transfer to social care from hospital.  It was explained that the performance data spiked in September/October which has been attributed to a change in the measurement system used by the Aneurin Bevan Health Board which incorrectly included non-Monmouthshire residents.  Although figures are not as low now as last year, anecdotal reports support that systems appear to be working well. It was agreed it would be useful to gain the perspective of Aneurin Bevan Health Board witnesses when they next attend our meeting.

Members questioned the use of over 60 bus passes and wished to understand more about their usage given that in many areas of the county, there is no bus service.  It was agreed that take up is limited because of service availability and that this was an area that would be assessed as part of Wellbeing of Future Generations evaluations.  It was agreed to monitor the suggested proposal to stop persons over the age of 70 driving.  Interest was also expressed in the percentage of disabled badges issued.  It was commented that there had been a dramatic reduction due to a change in criteria for renewal. 

Recommendations:

·         To scrutinise the performance achieved and impact made, particularly in areas that fall under the committee’s remit, to assess progress and performance against the improvement objectives.

·         That members scrutinise the performance achieved and impact made, over the three years (2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16) of the Outcome Agreement

·         That members identify and explore any areas of underperformance or concerns, and to seek assurance from those responsible for future activity where they conclude that performance needs to improve.

·         That members confirm the evaluation scores based on the evidence provided.