Meeting Details

There meeting noted that there were no declarations of interests. 

There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer (Adult Social Work Services) (1) providing an update on the progress of the implementation of Self-Directed Support (SDS) nationally; and (2) setting out the position locally with reference to the Self-Directed Support Framework of Standards updated by Social Work Scotland in May 2024. 

Decided:

(1) that the progress made to promote choice and control through Self-Directed Support was acknowledged; and

(2) that a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Committee providing details of the findings of the Self-Evaluation and associated Action Plan.

(3) that a further report on Self-Directed Support be submitted to a future meeting of the Committee. 

There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer (Adult Social Work Services) (1) providing an update on the implementation of the redesign of the Home Support Service; and (2) outlining the work which has been undertaken, following the recovery from the pandemic, focusing on areas such as demand, complexity of support, workforce challenges, new models of delivery from acute settings, and changing demographics.

Decided: that the developments within the Home Support Service and the progress being made to implement the approved operating model be acknowledged. 

There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer (Adult Social Work Services) (1) providing an overview of the Community Alarm service; (2) setting out details of the Community Alarm Service Care Inspection grades; (3) highlighting the ongoing work to support the transition from analogue to digital; (4) providing details of the Community Alarm Service Review; and (5) highlighting the process for setting the IJB budget and the charges for Community Alarms. 

During discussion on this matter, two questions were asked in respect of which Officers committed to respond outwith the meeting. 

"In relation to the 900 additional unplanned shifts, what percentage is this of the overall shift pattern." (Councillor Brennan)

"What percentage of calls request an ambulance rather than assistance for people with falls." (Councillor Brennan) 

Decided: 

(1) that the contents of the Community Alarm Service update report be acknowledged;

(2) that the work being undertaken to support the transition from analogue to digital and the work completed to date be recognised;

(3) that the progress and challenges of progressing the move to the new digital ARC platform, and the extensive work completed to date in preparation for this, be acknowledged;

(4) that the positive grading received from the Care Inspectorate be recognised; and

(5) that the importance of sustainability, including service charges, be acknowledged.

There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer (Adult Social Work Services) (1) highlighting the background to the creation of capacity across the Health and Social Care Partnership via business case funding; (2) outlining the agreed priorities; prevention and early intervention, empowering people in communities and the efficient whole system approach; and (3) providing details of the multi disciplinary approach in supporting hospital admission avoidance and discharge arrangements together with the risks, challenges and next steps.  

Decided: 

(1) that the strategic direction and the implementation of the Home Assessment Team across North Lanarkshire be endorsed; and

(2) that the significant developments in Home Assessment Team practice across North Lanarkshire be recognised.

There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer (North Lanarkshire HSCP) (1)  providing an update on the performance of key areas of activity within Adult Health and Social Care for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2024 (Quarter 4); and (2) detailing in Appendix 2 to the report the areas for improvement. 

Decided: 

(1) that the improvement actions, detailed in Appendix 2 of the report, be endorsed; and

(2) that the performance of key areas of activity, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be acknowledged. 

There was a submitted report by the Chief Officer (Planning, Performance and Quality Assurance) providing a summary of the revenue financial performance of the Health and Social Care Partnership (Adult Social Care and Housing) and the capital financial performance of the Social Work programme (1) incorporating the period from 1 April to 21 June 2024 (accounting period 3); and (2) including the projected outturn forecast for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, with major outturn variances explained as per the Council's approved Financial Regulations. 

Decided: 

(1) that the revenue financial outturn position be acknowledged; and

(2) that the capital financial outturn position be acknowledged. 

There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer (Adult Social Work Services) (1) summarising outstanding debtors accounts deemed uncollectable, following all attempts at recovery, or considered uneconomically viable to pursue; and (2) advising that the Chief Accountable Officer and the Head of Financial Solutions , in terms of their delegated authority, had written off debts with a value under £500 amounting to £140, 917.93, and (3) seeking approval to write off debts with a value greater than £500 amounting to £19,581.98. 

Decided: 

(1) that the decision of the Chief Accountable Officer and the Head of Financial Solutions under delegated, to write off a debt with value under £500, £140,917.93 be acknowledged;

(2) that the write off of £19,581.98 of debt with a value greater than £500 be approved; and

(3) that the report be remitted to the Finance & Resources Committee.