Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Sarah Alldis (Sefton Council), Risthardh Hare (Sefton Council), Paul Holden (Merseyside Police) and Neil Holland (Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 5 June 2024 be confirmed as a correct record.

Members are requested at a meeting where a disclosable pecuniary interest or personal interest arises, which is not already included in their Register of Members' Interests, todeclare any interests that relate to an item on the agenda.

Where a Member discloses a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, he/she must withdraw from the meeting room, including from the public gallery, during the whole consideration of any item of business in which he/she has an interest, except where he/she is permitted to remain as a result of a grant of a dispensation.

Where a Member discloses a personal interest he/she must seek advice from the Monitoring Officer or staff member representing the Monitoring Officer to determine whether the Member should withdraw from the meeting room, including from the public gallery, during the whole consideration of any item of business in which he/she has an interest or whether the Member can remain in the meeting or remain in the meeting and vote on the relevant decision.

No declarations of any disclosable pecuniary interests or personal interests were received.

Verbal Update by the Director of Public Health

The Board considered a verbal update by the Director of Public Health on the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Board.

The Board was informed of the ongoing work regarding the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Board’s terms of reference, future meetings and targets.

The Board discussed future collaborations.

RESOLVED:

That the update be noted.

Presentation by the Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Health and Wellbeing and NHS Director for Sefton

The Board received a presentation by the Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Health and Wellbeing and NHS Director for Sefton which updated Members on the Psychological Support offer following the Southport Incident on 29th July 2024.

The presentation covered:

·       Psychological support response

·       Cheshire and Merseyside Psychological Support Plan Following a Major Incident

·       Psychological Support Activation

·       Phase 1 Immediate Response 0-28 Days

·       Phase 1 Response 0-28 Days – Cohort, Resources, Community Support and Workforce Support

·       Phase 2 and 3 Response 28+ Days

The Board discussed resilience, support offered to schools and long-term impacts.

RESOLVED: That

Report of the Executive Director (Operations and Partnerships)

The Board considered the report of the Executive Director of Operations and Partnerships which provided an update on the progress and next steps of the Sefton Child Poverty Strategy by reporting on the following:

·       A brief overview of the child poverty strategy’s goals, priorities, and suggested actions.

·       A review of progress using the accountability framework.

·       Overview of findings and recommendations of the LGA Health in All Policy Team (July 2024).

·       Discussion on arrangements for implementation, governance, and monitoring.

·       A communications plan to raise the profile of the Child Poverty Strategy.

The Board discussed the importance of poverty proofing and multi-agency working.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.

Report of the Director of Public Health

The Board considered the report of the Director of Public Health that provided information about the 2023/24 Public Health Annual Report microsite on childhood immunisation in Sefton.

A draft version of the microsite was presented which included advice, informational videos, case studies and helpful information.

The Board emphasised the importance of vaccinations and discussed the challenges facing the UK vaccination programme.

RESOLVED: That

Report of the Director of Public Health

The Board considered the report of the Director of Public Health which presented a summary of activity from the five identified sub-groups and sought approval for the Better Care Fund 2024-25 Quarter One Template.

The report also outlined a summary of activity from the Combatting Drugs Partnership and changes to pharmacies in Sefton. This was activity since the last report received by the Board on 5 June 2024.

The Board discussed the impact of vaping on young people.

RESOLVED: That