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The committee considered two reports, on adult learning and on integrating health and social care for adults, and a forward work programme. Members agreed to keep monitoring progress on the Estyn recommendations for Adult Community Learning, and to add case studies on integration to their work programme. The meeting also noted the latest work programme and a technical meeting set for 3 December 2025.
Apologies were received from Cllr D Hughes, A Beckham, J Llewellyn.
None declared.
Minutes of the meeting held on 14th October 2025 were approved as accurate.
All actions from the previous meeting have been completed.
Cllr Louise Minett-Vokes introduced the report. In response to questions from the committee members, offices confirmed: · Noted the progress made against Estyn recommendations. · Improved governance and partnership working. · Website accessibility is supplemented with hard copy provision. · Work is on-going with Partners to identify employment trends and align courses and progression pathways. · Engagement is crucial but the reduction in funding from Welsh Govt. and potential loss of Shared Prosperity Fund will have a negative impact. · Adult Learning Courses are only funded up to Level 2. · Approximately 20–30 new learners when compared to last year (total ~120). · Consultations include face to face ‘Pop Up’ consultations in community venues. · A full report will be published after the next inspection in Summer 2026. · Action Plan is a live document, some dates slipped due to prioritisation and workload, but no major concerns. Members acknowledge the progress made to date and agreed to continue to monitor progress against the Estyn Recommendations and commented they had added value through their debate and challenge today.
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Cllr Louise Minett-Vokes introduced the report and advised that there was an error in the Report: · 5.4 Report does not include an Annex. In response to questions from the committee members, officers confirmed: · Progress made in relation to the integration of adult social care and Health. · Pressure exists but focus is on safe discharge, and an integrated approach helps manage risk. · In relation to staffing, there are minor gaps in the south, and we are retendering and reorganising areas to ensure coverage. · Section 33 agreement in place; additional staff recruited for hospital discharge team. · Discharge-to-assess pathway used; medication challenges addressed via hospital-at-home and families supported to make informed choices. · Regional Winter Planning will start early December. · Mapping Community Services against demand and capacity. · Emphasis is on safe discharge, staff have clear roles, and training is provided to support staff. · Greater continuity of care and partnership working/integrated approach with a clear plan taking us up to 2027. · Officers agreed to provide information on Recovery Colleges and share this with Members. · Service Users are included during Consultations to plan future programmes and services. · Officers agreed to share information after the meeting on staffing availability, following the closure of the Palliative Care Ward. Members commented that they would like to have case studies, showing practical examples of integration, noted the progress so far and agreed to add this to their FWP for further updates. Members agreed they had added value though their scrutiny and challenge today.
Members noted the latest version of the FWP and noted the following: • Quarterly Technical Meeting scheduled for 3rd December 2025 to ensure the FWP aligns with Cabinet and Council FWPs. .
No scrutiny referrals received.
Members noted the Next Meeting is on 6thJanuary 2026 at 4.00pm.