MV suggested that AS explained to the public the types of meetings that HWWB attend, so they have an idea. MF explained that it is important that Healthwatch are seen. The board to question whether it’s worth Healthwatch attending some of the meetings. Actions: Accessibility standards – completed Vice chair – completed Item 7 – remove Item 8 – AP to take over the action Item 10 – ASt to take action and follow up Item 10 – update in the agenda / outcome questions Item 8- AS & MF to discuss Item 18 – AS to pick up 5. Report of the HWWB Chief Officer AS thanked the public for coming, also thanked the Board and staff of HWWB. AS explained that seAp had won the Healthwatch West Berkshire contract again, but sadly the budget has been cut. AS explained to the board that when they are looking for new board members the board need to be mindful of diversity. After AF stepped down as chair MF kindly stepped in as an interim chair. AS advised the board that an advert for the position of chair would go out shortly. AS informed the board that the CCG have funded a ICS Project Officer and he will cover the three local Healthwatch’s. AS explained that SD would address the board later on. AS Rough sleepers & Homelessness – positive view the report managed to change the approach to rough sleeping, dedicated homeless group reporting into the Health &Well Being Board. AS explained that KS is driving forward a Health and Well Being centre. AS informed the board of the community engagement projects they had taken part in or held; Fibromyalgia project, BAEM project , family counselling, Voice of Disability, Thinking Together (MHAG taking over) AS informed the board that Sir Robert Francis QC is the new chair of Healthwatch England. AS & ACK will be heading to the conference Complaints - AS informed the board that they had received two complaints from the same group as previous complaints. A response has been sent out after being looked at by the seAp management board. AS recommend the board have more informal meetings to help the board meetings to move along swiftly. 6. Appointing a Chair / Recruiting New Members Addressed on CO report above. 7. Roles and Responsibilities – Healthwatch Board – Production & Publication of all Reports & Meetings attended. Reports have been covered previously. AS & MF to put a document together and bring to the board but will circulate via email.
MV suggested that AS explained to the public the types of meetings that HWWB attend, so they have an idea. MF explained that it is important that Healthwatch are seen. The board to question whether it’s worth Healthwatch attending some of the meetings. Actions: Accessibility standards – completed Vice chair – completed Item 7 – remove Item 8 – AP to take over the action Item 10 – ASt to take action and follow up Item 10 – update in the agenda / outcome questions Item 8- AS & MF to discuss Item 18 – AS to pick up 5. Report of the HWWB Chief Officer AS thanked the public for coming, also thanked the Board and staff of HWWB. AS explained that seAp had won the Healthwatch West Berkshire contract again, but sadly the budget has been cut. AS explained to the board that when they are looking for new board members the board need to be mindful of diversity. After AF stepped down as chair MF kindly stepped in as an interim chair. AS advised the board that an advert for the position of chair would go out shortly. AS informed the board that the CCG have funded a ICS Project Officer and he will cover the three local Healthwatch’s. AS explained that SD would address the board later on. Rough sleepers & Homelessness – positive view the report managed to change the approach to rough sleeping, dedicated homeless group reporting into the Health &Well Being Board. AS explained that KS is driving forward a Health and Well Being centre. AS informed the board of the community engagement projects they had taken part in or held; Fibromyalgia project, BAEM project , family counselling, Voice of Disability, Thinking Together (MHAG taking over) AS informed the board that Sir Robert Francis QC is the new chair of Healthwatch England. AS & ACK will be heading to the conference Complaints - AS informed the board that they had received two complaints from the same group as previous complaints. A response has been sent out after being looked at by the seAp management board. AS recommend the board have more informal meetings to help the board meetings to move along swiftly. AS 6. Appointing a Chair / Recruiting New Members Addressed on CO report above. 7. Roles and Responsibilities – Healthwatch Board – Production & Publication of all Reports & Meetings attended. Reports have been covered previously. AS & MF to put a document together and bring to the board but will circulate via email.
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