Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Council/NHS Highland Joint Monitoring Committee will take place in Fort William Medical Centre, Fort William Health Centre, Camaghael, Fort William,  PH33 7AQ, on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 at 10.30am.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN VENUE.

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and uploaded to the Highland Council website after the meeting, and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

Yours faithfully

Stewart Fraser
Chief Officer - Legal and Corporate 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 19 June 2024.

4.    10.40 Highland Health and Social Care Partnership Annual Performance Review 2023/24
Ath-sgrùdadh Coileanaidh Bliadhnail Com-pàirteachas Slàinte is Cùraim Shòisealta na Gàidhealtachd 2023/24    

There is circulated Report No JMC/11/24 by the Chief Officer, Highland Health and Social Care Partnership.

The Committee is invited to approve the Highland HSCP Annual Performance Report 2023/24.

5.    11.00am Chief Officer’s Report Adult Services    
Aithisg Àrd-Oifigeir mu Sheirbheisean Inbheach

There is circulated Report No JMC/12/24 by the Chief Officer, Highland Health and Social Care Partnership.

The Committee is invited to note and comment on the work undertaken in implementing the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership Joint Strategic Plan and assurance performance information as supplied.

6.    11.20am Learning Disability Services     
Seirbheisean Ciorraim Ionnsachaidh

There is circulated Report No JMC/13/24 by the Chief Officer, Highland Health and Social Care Partnership.

The Committee is invited to note:

i.    the progress achieved in delivering Annual Health Checks to people with a Learning Disability;
ii.    and support the actions to enable individuals with a learning disability to lead full and active lives in their own homes in community settings; and
iii.    the risks associated with the provision of support to individuals with complex needs and the recruitment and retention difficulties being experienced by the support sector.

7.    11.50am Children’s Services Update                                                   
Cunntas às Ùr mu Sheirbheisean Chloinne

There is circulated Report No JMC/14/24 by the Executive Chief Officer Health and Social Care & Chief Social Work Officer – Highland Council.

The Committee is invited to note:

i.    and comment on the work undertaken by the children’s services planning partnership in delivering the Highland Integrated Children’s Services Plan 2023 – 2026; and
ii.    the work of the delivery groups.

8.    12.10pm Highland Health & Social Care Partnership Finance Report Month 3 2024-25
Aithisgean Ionmhais Mìos 3 2024–25 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/15/24 by the Director of Finance, NHS Highland.

The Committee is invited to note the financial position at Month 3 2024/2025 (June).

b.    Highland Council Finance Report                                                
Aithisg Ionmhais Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd 

There is circulated Report No JMC/16/24 by the Chief Officer – Corporate Finance.

The Committee is invited to note:

i.    this report and update provided;
ii.    the out-turn position for Council and Integrated Children’s Services for the 2023/24 financial year;
iii.    the financial update provided for the Council and Integrated Children’s Services for the 2024/25 financial year; and
iv.    the update provided regarding the Council’s Delivery Plan.

9.    12.30pm National Care Service Update                                             
Cunntas às Ùr mun t-Seirbheis Chùraim Nàiseanta

There is circulated Report No JMC/17/24 by the Executive Chief Officer Health and Social Care, Highland Council and Chief Officer NHS Highland.

The Committee is invited to note:

i.    the position in relation to the legislation seeking to implement the National Care Service which will result in the introduction of a single model of integration and the consequent removal of the Lead Agency Model; and
ii.    that further updates providing clarity on the legal, financial and governance implications will come forward to future meetings of the Council and this Committee as appropriate.

10.    12.40pm Meeting Planner 2024-2026     
Planaidear Choinneamhan 2024–2026

There is circulated for noting the JMC draft meeting planner 2024-2026.