Issue - meetings

That the final report, which includes the key developments of the past year an priorities for next year, be approved. 

The Chief Officer (Social Services) advised that he and the Cabinet Member produced the Annual Report which was a statutory requirement to review the services in 2020/21 and the year ahead.   He pointed out that as it was the Chief Executive’s last year, it was fitting for him to write the introduction leaving behind him a fantastic legacy of support for Social Services.  He went through the main issues of the report and praised Double Click - Mental Health Social Enterprise for the work they had done in producing the report which the Committee agreed with.  The ADM and TSS Programme Manager added that this report had been through the design process with Double Click and welcomed any comments from the Committee before it was finalised.

The Deputy Leader for Partnerships and Cabinet Member for Social Services said that to get so much achieved in such a difficult time was evidence to how wonderful the service was and that this Annual Report stood out as one of the best reports due to the difficult circumstances.

Councillor Wisinger sought clarification about the Queensferry GP Surgery being moved to Connah’s Quay and asked what impact it could have on elderly residents.

Councillor Mackie advised that this had been referred to the Community Health Council and that the move to Connah’s Quay was an option but there were other options within the proposal which were more local.  He reported that he did not favour Connah’s Quay as patients would have to pass another surgery in order to get to Connah’s Quay Health Centre.  He believed that it was going to be raised with Queensferry Community Council.  He would keep the Committee informed about any progress updates received through the CHC.

Councillor Davies reported ongoing problems with the Connah’s Quay Medical Centre and that St. Marks Surgery had no Doctors during one day and all appointments had been cancelled.

Transport links were a concern for Councillor Cunningham and Councillor Gladys Healey was concerned about the shortage of GPs and why they could not be recruited.

The Committee agreed with the Chair that a letter should be written to the Health Board with all the concerns raised at the meeting.   The Chief Officer (Social Services) advised that the letter should be sent to the Area Director of the Health Board (Rob Smith) and the Director of Primary Care Services (Gareth Bowdler) and that he was happy to assist the Facilitator with the writing of it.

The recommendation in the report was moved by Councillor Gladys Healey and seconded by Councillor Mike Lowe.

RESOLVED:

That the final report, which includes the key developments of the past year an priorities for next year, be approved.