Agenda

The Democratic Services Officer will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure.

At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting.

(a) The agenda item number in which they have an interest to declare.

(b) The nature of their interest.

(c) Whether their interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an other interest (as defined in Part 4.4 Appendix B of the Code of Conduct and Rules for Registration of Interests).

Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Council’s Monitoring Officer or a member of his staff before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting.

Please see agenda note 4 overleaf.

To confirm the minutes of the above meeting as a correct record.

40 minutes

1.  Presentation by Alice Herve, Bath Welcomes Refugees and Sue Poole of Healthwatch on the report on experiences of refugees in accessing and using health and social care services in B&NES.

A copy of the full report by Dr Aanchal Ranacan be found at:

https://healthwatchbathnes.co.uk/report/2023-11-02/my-voice-matters-experiences-refugees-accessing-and-using-health-and-social-care

2.  Update from Laura Knight, Employment and Accessibility Officer, Bath and North East Somerset on initiatives to support refugees.

20 minutes

Georgina Ruddle/Jane Rowland, Associate Directors, Mental Health, BSW ICB to give an overview of the strategy.

25 minutes

The Board is asked to approve the framework.

Annette Luker and Hannah Thornton

10 minutes

Ratification of the Better Care Fund Planning return for 2024/2025 and oversight of the process for 2025-2027 Narrative planning.  .

Laura Ambler/Suzanne Westhead

10 minutes

Suzanne Westhead, Director of Adult Services to give a verbal update on the transfer of adult social cares services and the upcoming inspection.