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The committee considered the Director of Social Care's Annual Report for 2025-26, which reviews how social care services performed and what will change next. It noted the report and recommended that Cabinet approve it. It also approved the committee's Forward Work Programme, which lists the reports due at future meetings.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors David Carr and Keith Eeles.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 22 July, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 22 July, 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 22 July, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED: That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme together with the Combined Forward Work Programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme together with the Combined Forward Work Programme. Members were informed that Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) would attend a meeting in March 2027, to discuss a number of matters. RESOLVED: That the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme together with the Combined Forward Work Programme be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2025-2026 be noted. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2025-2026 be approved and that the Local Authority’s improvements in the provision of services to people within the area be supported.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources together with the Cabinet Member for Children and Safeguarding introduced the Director of Social Care's Annual Report 2025-2026. The report provided information on areas of new development, together with evaluated performance during the year. The Strategic Director - Social Care and Education, provided the detail, alongside an informative presentation. In scrutinising the report, discussion arose regarding the following: • Thanks were extended to all Social Care staff for their continues hard work and commitment. • Officers confirmed that although the West Family Centre was based in Llandudno Junction, services would also be delivered through venues such as libraries and community halls, ensuring provision was not solely based in Llandudno Junction. • Progress on the Age Friendly Communities accreditation was noted, with work ongoing to embed age-friendly principles across the county and secure future funding opportunities. The importance of a corporate, county-wide commitment to supporting residents of all ages was highlighted. • Members welcomed the positive satisfaction levels reported and discussed support available for care-experienced young people. It was noted that support continued up to the age of 25, with early transition planning and collaborative work with housing partners helping to address issues such as homelessness. • Discussion took place regarding child exploitation, substance misuse, neglect, and safeguarding. Members were advised that early identification, partnership working, and relationship-based practice remained key priorities. • Performance data was considered, with some lower percentages explained by a reduction in referrals rather than a reduction in service quality. • An update was provided on hospital discharge support arrangements, with further information to be presented to the Budget Working Group in the autumn. RESOLVED: That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2025-2026 be noted. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2025-2026 be approved and that the Local Authority’s improvements in the provision of services to people within the area be supported.
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