Issue - meetings

The Board is asked to consider the Annual Report from the Safeguarding Adults Board.

The Chairman of the Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch Safeguarding Adults’ Board, Sian Walker presented the Annual report 2020-21 for the Safeguarding Adults Board, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as 'E' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The Board received a presentation from Sian Walker-McAllister which was the annual report of the outgoing chairman. In presenting the report Sian outlined the role of the statutory partners, the work undertaken with the Dorset Board, the development of the joint strategic planning and working together with the whole family.

The Director of Public Health reported on data increases during the pandemic and touched on section 42 enquiries. Sian Walker explained that volunteers were raising concerns that might not fit the criteria and that the volunteers return the data.  The Board was informed of the impact of the pandemic and the benchmarking which would be included in the Annual report to outline the trend.

Councillor Mike White reported that he was encouraged by the close working of the Adults Board with the Children’s Board. Brian Relph referenced the transition of safeguarding on the Boards agenda and that as a result of the pandemic there had been a rise in mental health issues which significantly affect young adults. Sian emphasised the co-working with the Children’s Safeguarding Board.

RESOLVED - that the Board receive the Annual report 2020-21 from the Safeguarding Adults Board and places on record its thanks to Barry Crook the former Chairman of the Board.

Voting - Agreed