Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors.

Apologies were received from David Vitty, Mark Callaghan and Mark House.

To receive information on any changes in the membership of the Committee.

Note – When a member of a Committee is unable to attend a meeting of a Committee or Sub-Committee, the relevant Political Group Leader (or their nominated representative) may, by notice to the Monitoring Officer (or their nominated representative) prior to the meeting, appoint a substitute member from within the same Political Group. The contact details on the front of this agenda should be used for notifications.

Phil Hornsby substituted for David Vitty, Heather Dixey substituted for Mark Callaghan and Stuart Gillion substituted for Mark House.

To elect a Vice Chair for the remainder of the 22/23 Municipal Year.

It was Proposed, Seconded and RESOLVED that Patricia Miller, Chief Executive, NHS Dorset be elected as Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022-2023 Municipal Year.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting held on 9 June 2022 and 13 October 2022.

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Health and Wellbeing Boards held on 9 June 2022 and 13 October 2022, having previously been circulated, be confirmed as accurate records, and signed by the Chair.

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There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.

To receive any publicquestions, statements or petitions submitted in accordance with the Constitution,which is available to viewat the following link:

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There were no public issues on this occasion.

BCP Council owned green spaces already provide crucial support for our residents and local communities’ physical and mental well-being.

New green space priorities set out how our parks, gardens and nature reserves can play an even greater role in supporting people, as well as with nature recovery. Supporting the Big Plan and Corporate Strategy through our outstanding natural environment and with our vibrant communities playing their role in green spaces.

This report sets out these priorities, projects and strategy that will develop them further as we seek to collaborate, work in partnership, and maximise potential from our green spaces and advocate and inspire others to follow.

The Strategic Lead for Greenspace and Conservation and the Project Manager – Future Parks presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

BCP Council owned green spaces already provided crucial support for our residents and local communities’ physical and mental well-being.

New green space priorities set out how our parks, gardens and nature reserves could play an even greater role in supporting people, as well as with nature recovery. Supporting the Big Plan and Corporate Strategy through our outstanding natural environment and with our vibrant communities playing their role in green spaces.

The report sets out these priorities, projects and strategy that would develop them further as BCP sought to collaborate, work in partnership, and maximise potential from our green spaces and advocate and inspire others to follow.

The Board was provided with a presentation which detailed:

• Strategic Green Space priorities and links to health and wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing benefits of green space
• Green Infrastructure Strategy
• GI Evidence base
• The Parks Foundation – Nature Recovery Project
• Nature Recovery Plan – Branksome Recreation Ground
• Green Heart Parks and criteria
• Stour Valley Park
• Next steps and opportunities with the Integrated Care Partnership.

The Board discussed the report and presentation and comments were made, including:

• A Board Member who represented a volunteering network advised they had a long history of working with the Parks Foundation and offered support to help with funding if needed.  She also stressed that going forward enabling local communities and volunteers to sustain green spaces was essential for a sustainable and successful model.
• The was some detailed discussion around how the Board could support the strategic priorities and the positive impact in could have on all of BCP’s residents’ overall health and wellbeing and thereby reducing pressures on health services.
• The Chair concluded that the Board was very supportive, and the Director of Public Health Dorset advised that this work could be considered further through the development session being proposed for the Board later on the Agenda.

RESOLVED that the Health and Well-being board note the work being undertaken by BCP Council Strategic green spaces team and consider opportunities for further partnership working that improve these spaces and make a difference for residents.

The Director of Commissioning presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘B’ these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The report provided an overview of the content of the Better Care Fund (BCF) plan for 2022-23.

The BCF was a key delivery vehicle in providing person centred integrated care with health, social care, housing and other public services, which was fundamental to having a strong and sustainable health and care system.

National planning guidance was released in July 2022 advising that plans need to be completed and submitted for national assurance by NHS England by 26^th September 2022. The plan needed to be jointly agreed and signed off by the Health and Wellbeing Board as one of the planning requirements and so the draft planning document had been submitted to meet the deadline but was pending Board approval.

This would again be a year of minimal change to BCF plans with more significant changes expected next year with a greater period of planning lead in time.

The Board had no questions on the report having previously considered it.

RESOLVED that the Health and Wellbeing Board approve the Better Care Fund Plan for 22/23 taking into account the investment and delivery plans as outlined in the report.

Voting: For - Unanimous

This report updates Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board on the new ICS strategy (Appendix 1), published December 2022. It also identifies next steps in implementing the strategy, and how the Health and Wellbeing Board will support this through its work programme and new duties.

The Director of Public Health Dorset presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'C' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The purpose of the Report was to ensure that the Health and Wellbeing Board was clear on the priorities and approach set out in the ICS strategy, and the Board’s role contributing to improving outcomes for the BCP Council ‘place’ and to ensure that the part the board could play in improving health and wellbeing was captured as part of the refresh of its Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

The report updated Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board on the new ICS strategy (Appendix 1), published December 2022. It also identified next steps in implementing the strategy, and how the Health and Wellbeing Board would support this through its work programme and new duties.

The Board discussed the report, including:

• The Chair of the Board agreed that further discussion should be undertaken at a development session to ensure that the Health and Wellbeing Strategy was refreshed and relevant.
• The Vice Chair thanked the Director of Public Health for leading the process.  She advised it was important to note that the joint working regarding this was crucial in turning the strategy into action and seeing change for local communities for the better.

RESOLVED that the Board:

1)    Note and support the ICS strategy as a broad framework for securing the fastest possible improvements to the health and wellbeing of residents.  

2)    Agree to consider the strategy in detail at a development session to help develop its work programme, and refresh of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy – focusing on priorities most relevant to the BCP Council population.

3)    Note and support the next steps in implementing the strategy, as agreed by the ICP.

This report updates Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board on the new responsibilities of Boards, following updated guidance in the wake of integrated care systems being established. It proposes that the Board would benefit from a development session to consider these responsibilities, in the context of developing a work programme to support its strategy delivery.

The Director of Public Health Dorset and the Head of Service Planning, Public Health Dorset presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'D' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The purpose of the Report was to ensure that the Health and Wellbeing Board understood the new responsibilities in relation to Integrated Care Strategy (ICS); and was able to act as an effective place leader for health and wellbeing, setting clear direction on the most important priorities for the BCP Council population.

The report updated Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board on the new responsibilities of Boards, following updated guidance in the wake of integrated care systems being established. It proposed that the Board would benefit from a development session to consider these responsibilities, in the context of developing a work programme to support its strategy delivery.

The Board discussed the report and comments were made, including:

• The Chair advised the Board she felt it was important to consider the place based work and to ensure there was not duplication of work.  She felt it would be useful to meet with the Dorset Health and Wellbeing Board to consider that.
• There was some discussion about the upcoming Integrated Care Strategy place based workshops and realising any opportunities or overlap of them and the work done by the Board and it was decided that the Chief Commissioning Officer and Chief Executive, NHS Dorset advised they would consider how best to combine them.
• The Board had a discussion over what place meant and it was felt it could hold different meanings for different partners, however it was determined as the footprint of the BCP Council and would form the design operational arm of the Health and Wellbeing Board. 
• The Vice Chair concluded that although the definition of place was useful, the real work and focus needed to be at a neighbourhood level where change could really be felt.

RESOLVED that the Board:

1)    Note the new responsibilities and duties of Boards as set out in the new guidance;

2)    Agree to hold a development session to consider the ICP strategy, and identify other potential elements of a work programme including refresh of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Plan.