Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Adams.

The Board agreed to consider a report on Gambling Harms as urgent business. See minute 7 below.

There were no public questions.

The Minutes of the Adults Social Care and Health Scrutiny Board held on 26^th November 2024 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 26^th November 2024 be approved as a correct record.

This report provides an overview of the progress that has been made to reduce the smoking in pregnancy rates in Oldham.

A report was presented by the Director of Public Health  providing an overview of the progress made in reducing smoking rates during pregnancy in Oldham. A presentation was also given by NHS Northern Care Alliance Community Care Midwives on how they were encouraging mothers and their partners to quit smoking both during and following pregnancy. The discussion highlighted key initiatives, including community-based interventions, smoking cessation programs, and financial incentives for expectant mothers to quit smoking. Members welcomed the progress and discussed the need for further outreach efforts.

RESOLVED:

1. That the progress in reducing smoking in pregnancy rates be noted.
2. That further engagement with community partners be encouraged to enhance the initiative’s effectiveness.

To consider amendments to the Terms of Reference of the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the Northern Care Alliance (JHOSCNCA).

The Board considered proposed amendments to the Terms of Reference following Salford City Council’s decision to withdraw from the committee. The amendments included reducing the committee size and revising quorum requirements.

RESOLVED:

1. That the Board approves the continued participation of Oldham Council in the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
2. That the proposed amendments to the Terms of Reference be approved.

To consider and note the Scrutiny Board’s Work Programme 2024/25.

The Scrutiny Board considered its Work Programme for 2024/25. Members discussed upcoming agenda items and noted changes to the scheduling of reports.

RESOLVED: That the Work Programme be noted.

Details of key decisions to be considered by the Cabinet at future meetings.

The Board reviewed the Key Decision Document detailing significant upcoming decisions

RESOLVED: That the Key Decision Document be noted.

To consider any rule 13 or 14 decisions taken since the previous meeting.

The Chair reported that he had approved under Rule 13 and 14 the submission of a report on MioCare to the meeting of Shareholder Committee on 5^th December 2024.

To consider the MioCare Annual Review 2023/24

The Board received the MioCare Annual Review, which provided an update on the operational and financial performance of MioCare Group during 2023/24, along with future business strategy and budget considerations for 2024/25. Members discussed challenges faced in the sector and the role of MioCare in addressing them.

RESOLVED: That the MioCare Annual Review be noted.

To consider that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business, pursuant to Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that discussions may involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, under paragraph 3 as defined in the provisions of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, to the Local Government Act 1972 and public interest would not be served in publishing the information.

Resolved: That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting, for the following item of business, on the grounds that it contains exempt information under paragraph 3 Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and it would not, on balance, be in the public interest to disclose the documents considered.

To provide an update on the operational and financial performance of MioCare Group during the financial year 2023/24, and give an overview on business strategy and an update on the budget for 2024/25.

A discussion took place regarding the financial sustainability and future strategic direction of MioCare.

RESOLVED: That the confidential report be noted