Issue - meetings

            The Board received a report of the Strategic Director, Health and Community which provided Members with an update on the impact of revisions to the Travel Policy and Procedure for the Health and Community Directorate.

            The report set out the background to the revisions and gave Members information in relation to the eligibility quick practice guide and transport satisfaction surveys.

            In addition Members were informed of stories relating to travel training from the Community Bridge Building Team.

            Members thanked the Bridge Building Team for their hard work.

            RESOLVED: That the update on the Travel Policy and Procedure be noted.  

        The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Corporate and Policy regarding the 2^nd quarter monitoring report for the Older People’s and Physical and Sensory Impairment Services, Adults of Working Age and Health and Partnerships.

        Arising from Members comments and questions the following points were noted;

·        that the topic report on early onset dementia would be considered at the March meeting of the Board;

·        how the timescales for assessments were calculated;

·        the number of people in the Borough suffering early onset dementia related to drug and alcohol misuse; and

·        in relation to the reduction on hospital beds the Board requested information on which ward would be closing and it was agreed that a written response be given.

        RESOLVED: That the 2^nd quarter year-end performance monitoring reports be received and the actions outlined above be noted.