Issue - meetings

10 minutes

To agree the revised terms of reference (to be circulated separately).

Becky Reynolds, Director of Public Health introduced the item and drew attention to the following:

1.  There had been a few minor amendments including a request for presenters to consider how local people had been involved in their area of work.

2.  There were also proposed changes to membership as follows:

a.  The 3SG representation would be increased with a place being given to the Chief Executive (in addition to the Chair).

b.  There would be 2 additional places for academic involvement from the University of Bath and Bath Spa University. 

c.  There would be a representative from Oxford Health to cover children’s mental health.  This was in addition to the place for a representative from AWP.

In response to questioning, she confirmed:

1.  The reason for academic representation was to give an academic perspective to health and wellbeing issues.  It could also result in funding applications for research linked to issues being discussed. 

2.  The ICB would have 2 representatives, one of whom would vary depending on the items under discussion.

The following comments were also raised:

1.  It was noted that meetings were only quorate when a representative of the Police or Fire Service was present, and this may be a challenge.  Stephen Quinton undertook to ensure that Avon Fire and Rescue Service was represented at future meetings.  Board Members were reminded that substitutes could attend.

2.  There could be further representatives from other organisations such as schools and business.  Representatives could be invited to attend for specific items of interest.

RESOLVED that the revised Health and Wellbeing Board Terms of Reference be approved.