Agenda, decisions and minutes

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No declarations were made.

To approve and sign the Minutes of the previous meeting(s) as a correct record.

Approved.

Resolved that the Minutes of the Swansea Public Services Board Joint Committee held on 9 February 2023 be approved as a correct record.

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Derick Walker

Noted.

Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales introduced himself to the Committee, outlining his background, the progress he has made since his appointment, the requirements of the role and how he intended focussing upon outcomes.

He emphasized common themes within public bodies, sharing good practice, PSB’s having consistent approaches / frameworks, effective collaboration, collective learning and focussing upon fewer issues but with more depth.

He noted that he would publish his plans in October 2023.

The Committee welcomed the challenge to the public sector, the advocacy and facilitator elements of the role.  The consistency of PSB’s was also highlighted and the Chair commented that a meeting of PSB Chairs would be a beneficial development.  

The Chair thanked the Future Generations Commissioner for attending the meeting.

Ness Young

Approved.

Ness Young, Interim Director of Corporate Services presented for approval the Swansea Public Services Board Local Well-being Plan 2023-2028.

She highlighted that the Plan had been approved by all the Statutory partners and would be published at the end of the month.

Resolved that the Swansea Public Services Board Local Well-being Plan 2023-2028 be approved.

Ness Young

Noted.

Ness Young provided a report which updated the PSB on the development of the 2023-24 action plan and proposed next steps.

Ness highlighted the 8 steps identified and the individuals who had volunteered to act as Strategic Leads for each of them.  Appendix A provided the actions which had been developed as initial drafts by the Strategic Leads in consultation with statutory PSB partners.  The actions sought to reflect the content of the Well-being Plan and the assessment which underpinned it.

It was proposed that Strategic Leads would engage the wider PSB membership to continue to work on the actions. 

It was also proposed that a Strategic Lead Officers meet to ensure the actions were aligned and connections between them were maximised.   Subject to the PSB’s agreement, the Strategic Leads Officers would aim to finalise the Action Plan by the end of May to ensure implementation could commence within the first quarter of 2023-24.

It was noted that once the Action Plan was finalised, it was proposed that Strategic Leads report progress on their steps to each formal PSB meeting.  Further detailed performance management arrangements would be developed under Step 8 and would be presented to the PSB later in the year.

A proposed timetable and process for developing actions for 2024-25 and beyond would be presented to the PSB at the third quarter meeting in 2023-24.

The Committee commented upon the proposals and the need to avoid duplication / any gaps was highlighted.

Resolved that: -

1)    The comments on the draft 2023-24 action plan at Appendix A be noted.

2)    Strategic Leads should engage all invited PSB participants and Partnership Forum members to work with them to finalise the plan by the end of May 2023.

3)    An update report on the action plan as a standing item at future PSB meetings, be agreed.

Ness Young

Noted.

Ness Young provided a verbal update on the frequency of meetings and terms of reference.

She added that a review of the terms of reference was required.  It was noted that future meetings would be held quarterly and highlighted the need to hold informal meetings. Amending the title was also discussed, particularly dropping ‘Joint’.

Resolved that: -

1)    Future meetings be held quarterly.

2)    Informal meetings be held in between quarterly meetings.

3)    The title be amended to ‘Swansea Public Services Board’.

All

Noted.

The Committee were updated on the following: -

·       Population Health Strategy

Keith Reid, Executive Director of Public Health provided an update on the Population Health Strategy (PHS), which was approved by Swansea Bay University Health Board on 31 March 2023.

He outlined the differences the Strategy would make to the work of the Health Board, particularly in showing a clear commitment by the Board in targeting the Marmot Principles.  He highlighted the 4 pillars identified by the Board to support the PHS as follows: -

1)    Delivery of clinical offer and population health benefits.

2)    Workforce.

3)    Behaviour as a corporate entity.

4)    Behaviour in the partnership space.

He added that the Health Board was working through progressing the Strategy, focussing upon what the it can do for its population and how it can work in partnership with other organisations.

·       Natural Resources Wales Corporate Plan.

The link to the NRW Corporate Plan, which had been recently approved was shared with the Committee.

The Chair thanked the organisations for their updates.

Walking in Our Shoes;

Area Planning Board Annual Report

Update on GP Clusters

Noted.

The future work programme was provided for information.

13.07.2023

12.10.2023

11.01.2024

25.04.2024

Noted.

The future meeting dates were provided for information.