Cyflwynwyd gan:Cyng / Cllr. W Gareth Roberts
Decision:
To accept and note
the information in the report.
Minutes:
The report was presented by Cllr. W Gareth Roberts
DECISION
To accept and note the information in the report.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted and attention was drawn to the fact that the
Cabinet Member was more than happy with the Department's performance. It was
noted that firm arrangements were in place and the Head of Department and Staff
were thanked for their hard work.
Some specific projects were highlighted. It was noted that the process of
integrated working between Gwynedd Council staff and the Health Board was now
transferring to the new structure. Much has been learnt by creating the
integrated teams and implementing the principles of Ffordd Gwynedd and these
were now showing results. It was expressed that there had been some slippage in
the construction timetable of the Extra Care Housing in Porthmadog. Despite
this, 58 applications had been accepted for the scheme which has 40 flats.
As noted in the previous report, staff recruitment continues to be an increasing
problem. In terms of Phase 2 of the Llys Cadfan project, there was a risk that
the Health Board would fail to recruit nurses in the area which would impact
the scheme's full potential. The Department was continuing to endeavour to
attract staff and keep staff, and it was added that this was a problem which
could also be seen in the private sector. The importance of carers was
acknowledged and it was noted that steps had been taken to incorporate carers'
support work into the well-being / preventative agenda.
When looking at performance, attention was drawn to the rate of delayed
transfers of care for social care reasons, which has seen an improvement in the
performance. Only one case of delay had been recorded in October. It was noted
that it was positive that there was an ongoing increase in the percentage of
cases that had received a period of enablement, with an increase in the
percentage who have completed an enablement package and can cope and live at
home. It was noted that the department was busy trying to ensure that the needs
of the residents were at the centre of everything they did.
Observations arising from the discussion
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The Extra Care Housing in Porthmadog was discussed. It was enquired as to
why there was a need for marketing when 58 applications had been received for
40 flats. It was noted that there was a need to ensure that the needs of the
individuals matched the flats, therefore, it was likely that not all applicants
would qualify for one of these flats.
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It was noted whilst discussing integrated working that Ysbyty Alltwen had
been successful, and it was asked where the next integrated work developments
would be taking place. It was explained that the county had been divided into
five areas and that every area was following a different path, it was noted
that in south Meirionnydd that the principles had been strongly established
within the team.
The shortage of nurses and the recruitment problem in the
area was discussed. It was expressed that perhaps this was a key matter and that
cross-service collaboration was needed to examine the situation. It was noted
that Brexit would be a threat as the area was dependent on movement of nurses
from abroad. It was emphasised that recruiting in rural areas was a worse
problem and that the majority of nurses were more eager to work in hospitals
rather than Residential Homes. It was noted that work needed to be done to
improve the image of nurses in care homes. It was added that this was a
national problem, and that the Care Council for Wales should assist with the
matter
Awdur:Morwena Edwards
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