Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation regarding the Safe and Well Initiative to provide an understanding of the initiative which is a collaboration of opportunities between the Avon Fire and Rescue Service and health and social care.

11.35am – 15 mins – Neil Liddington

Neil Liddington, from the Avon and Fire Rescue Service, gave a presentation regarding the “Safe and Well” initiative.  The presentation covered the following matters:

·  Historical context

·  Relevant literature

·  Current national situation

·  Current situation at Avon Fire and Rescue Service

·  What can be done working together

·  Projects currently underway (such as slips, trips and falls hazard assessment, dementia checks/mental health, social isolation/loneliness)

·  Potential issues

·  Requirements

·  Next steps

It was noted that the Fire and Rescue Service can add value to health and wellbeing services.  Funding is available to develop four packages working alongside an app developer.  The Fire and Rescue Service was keen to identify which of the 4 unitary areas in the Avon locality wished to work on which project and also a named contact for each authority.

It would also be important to evaluate this initiative to identify what success should look like.  Discussions could also take place on future collaborative working on issues such as healthy lifestyles.

Board members acknowledged that there was a good deal of commonality between the different services.  This is an excellent offer from the Fire and Rescue Service and further discussions will now take place to clarify how this can be taken forward.

Bruce Laurence stated that this is a generous offer and noted that a great deal of planning will be required.  It is important to choose a theme that will add value and will provide positive outcomes against existing priorities.

The presentation slides are attached as Appendix 3 to these minutes.

RESOLVED:

(1)  To note the information provided regarding the Safe and Well initiative.

(2)  To agree that Tracey Cox, Bruce Laurence and Kirsty Matthews discuss the best way to progress this matter.