Decision details

Warren Heppolette, Executive Lead, Strategy & System Development, Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership attended the meeting to provide members with an overview of work being undertaken by the Health and Social Care Partnership.  The presentation included information with regards to the partnership’s aims, “where we are now?” The building blocks for transformation; neighbourhood working and expected developments in Bury.

The Executive Lead, Strategy & System Development reported that there are real signs of progress, as evidence by the stabilisation and subsequent reduction in emergency bed days as well as improvements in mental health services as a result of improved investment and better connectivity.  Establishment of the LCA has accelerated locally over the last few months.

Responding to a Member’s question, in respect of the low profile of drug services/support within GM; the Executive Lead, Strategy & System Development reported that this is an area currently not addressed across GM to the level it could or should be.  The Director of Public Health reported that a GM plan is under development.

In discussion that followed members discussed the support for those that require mental health support as well as that of drug and alcohol services.  The Chair of the Clinical Commissioning Group reported that it is envisaged that the integrated neighbourhood teams will be able to effectively provide support to deal with specific local issues, including drugs, where applicable.

It was agreed:

The Executive Lead, Strategy & System Development be thanked for his attendance.