Agenda and minutes

Consideration was given to the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10^th September, 2012.

With regards to Minute No. H24 (EU Working Time Directive) the, Director of Health and Wellbeing, confirmed that a report had been submitted to the Neighbourhoods and Adults Services Strategic Union meeting.  It was suggested that the position be closely monitored and a further update report submitted in six months time.

Resolved:-  That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10^th September, 2012 be approved as a correct record.

Consideration was given to a report presented by the Director of Health and Wellbeing, which provided details of the Safeguarding Adults Service and the areas which it covered.

Further information was also provided on the introduction of the Local Authority Designated Adult procedure and the guidance for allegations made against staff and volunteers employed by the Council.  Monthly meetings were also taking place with the CQC where all significant issues with providers were discussed in order to raise standards and intelligence shared.

There were a number of residential homes where there were significant safeguarding concerns which were being investigated and appropriate action being taken.

The Annual Report 2011/12 was to be published shortly and further information was provided on various key achievements.

It was also noted that Rotherham Safeguarding Adults Board annual awareness week took place from 9th to 16th July, 2012. The theme for this year was Neglect “Prevention is Better than Cure”.

A review of the Safeguarding Investigation Team had also been undertaken and an action plan developed.  Managers and staff would be reviewing the recommendations in order to drive through the changes and improvements.

Resolved:-  That the report be received and the contents noted.

Resolved:-  That the next scheduled meeting take place on Monday, 8th October, 2012 at 10.00 a.m.