Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Council/NHS Highland Joint Monitoring Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 10.30am.

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Yours faithfully

Stewart Fraser
Head of Legal and Governance

1.    10.30am Calling of the Roll and Apologies for Absence 
Gairm a’ Chlàir agus Leisgeulan

2.    10.35am Declarations of Interest/Transparency Statement
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt/ Aithris Fhollaiseachd

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting.  Any Member making a declaration of interest should provide some information on the nature of the interest and leave the meeting at the appropriate time.  Advice may be sought from officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3.    10.35am Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There is circulated for approval minutes of the meetings of the Joint Monitoring Committee held on 21 June 2023.

4.    10.40am Chief Officer & Chief Social Work Officer Presentation – Update Summary
Aithisg Àrd-Oifigeir & Àrd-Oifigeir Obrach-sòisealta – Geàrr-chunntas às Ùr

Presentation by the Chief Officer, NHS Highland/ Executive Chief Officer Health and Social Care, Highland Council.

The Committee is invited to note the presentation. 

5.    10.50am Annual Performance Report – Adult Social Care 
Aithisg Choileanaidh Bhliadhnail – Cùram Sòisealta Inbheach

There is circulated Report No JMC/15/23 by the Chief Officer, NHS Highland.

The Committee is invited to approve the report.

6.    11.10am Integrated Children’s Services Plan Report
Plana Sheirbheisean Chloinne Amalaichte

There is circulated Report No JMC/16/23 by the Chair of the Integrated Children’s Services Planning Board.

The Committee is invited to note:

i.    note the work undertaken by the Integrated Children’s Service Plan Board in producing the Highland Integrated Children’s Services Plan 2023 – 2026; and
ii.    note and provide comment on the plan which has been approved by the Community Planning Partnership Board.

7.    11.30am Highland Health & Social Care Partnership Finance Reports
Aithisgean Ionmhais Com-pàirteachas Slàinte & Cùraim Shòisealta na Gàidhealtachd
a.    Highland Health & Social Care Partnership Finance Report
Aithisg Ionmhais Com-pàirteachas Slàinte & Cùraim Shòisealta na Gàidhealtachd    

There is circulated Report No JMC/17/23 by the Director of Finance, NHS Highland.

The Committee is invited to note the financial position at the end of Month 3 2023/2024.

b.     Highland Council Finance Report     
Aithisg Ionmhais Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd 

There is circulated Report No JMC/18/23 by the Head of Corporate Finance, Highland Council.

The Committee is invited to note:

i.    the report and financial forecast for 2023/24;
ii.    the update provided regarding savings delivery for Integrated Children’s Services; and
iii.    the update provided regarding outlook for 2024/25 and beyond.

8.    11.50am Quality and Performance Challenges and Risks in the Delivery of Care in Highland Report                                                                      
Aithisg mu Dhùbhlain Càileachd is Coileanaidh

There is circulated Report No JMC/19/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Health and Social Care, Highland Council and the Chief Officer, NHS Highland.  

The Committee is invited to:

i.    note the update and confirm that the risks identified should be included in a Partnership risk register; and
ii.    consider the recommendations as noted within the report.

9.    12.20pm Performance Management Assurance and Audit Update Report
Aithisg Ùrachaidh mu Bharantas is Sgrùdadh Stiùireadh Coileanaidh 

There is circulated Report No JMC/20/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Health and Social Care, Highland Council and the Interim Chief Officer, NHS Highland.  

The Committee is invited to:

i.    note the update; and
ii.    consider the recommendations as noted within the report.

10.    12.50pm Strategic Plan and Strategic Planning Group Update Report
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phlana Ro-innleachdail agus Buidheann Planaidh Ro-innleachdail                                                                                          

There is circulated Report No JMC/21/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Health and Social Care, Highland Council, and the Chief Officer, NHS Highland

The Committee is invited to note the current status of the Strategic Plan and the forward intention and timescales for completion and approval of this plan.