Agenda item

The Scrutiny Review on Adult Social Care Commissioning & Co-production to be introduced  by the Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel.

Cabinet to respond to the recommendations of the scrutiny review.

Report of the Director of Adults, Health, and Communities. To be presented by the Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing.

Cllr Connor, Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel, introduced the Scrutiny Review on Adult Social Care Commissioning and Co-production, and thanked fellow Panel members, Co-opted members, and all of those who participated in the review.

The Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel acknowledged the drive from the Council to develop and implement co- production as a new way of working. She further commended the Council in taking forward this significant task in facilitating the change in approach, to work alongside residents in this very meaningful way.

The Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel provided the following  comments further to considering the Cabinet’s response to the recommendations outlined in the report, including:

• Proposing that residents be involved in developing the overarching approach to co -production within the Council.
• That time frames for any new proposals within these recommendations be brought forward, and the process provide residents with the confidence that their part in this is valued. Cllr Connor requested that the response to scrutiny recommendations four , five and eight, that related to the processes by which residents engage with the coproduced project, were re – considered and that there were clearly defined set of guidelines coproduced so that residents understood their part in this process.
• Having a specific senior officer assigned to co- production, driving the change. Cllr Connor referred to the Hammersmith and Fulham Council strategic co - production lead officer, who reported directly to the Chief Executive.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Health welcomed the Scrutiny input to and support for the Council's approach to working differently with residents who were often the experts by experience.

She outlined the following:

• The Haringey Deal and working with residents using the co – production tool and mechanisms and frameworks that were highlighted in the scrutiny report.

• Existing Council experience of delivering and developing services with residents, with lived experience and applying this in Adults services and more widely in the Council.
• Being proud of the learning and the iterative processes on co -production that the Council have developed and working on diverse projects in the Council and with partners.

The Cabinet Member underlined that the administration was committed to co-production so that Haringey residents can participate fully in how the Council works and to help shape the future of the borough.

The Cabinet Member further addressed the specific comments made by the Chair of Adults and Health Scrutiny outlining :

• It was important to have a co – production structure and the Council was listening to residents on how participation and co - production could be better and were compiling a framework.
• The Council had already initiated the process and this would come back to the community who will have the opportunity to evolve and develop the framework.
• The Director for Culture, Strategy and Engagement was leading on co – production and reported to the Chief Executive. The Leader was also closely monitoring the work on co - production as it was a core part of manifesto.
• The Director for Adults, Health and Communities added that there was more in-depth approach to co – production in Adults and Health and more widely around the Council. This did mean a significant cultural shift for the workforce and the Chief Executive had led on a series of workshops exploring the values the Council will work to and build a participation framework with the workforce engaging in a reciprocal way with residents.

In response to a question from the Chair of Adults and Heath Scrutiny regarding allowing residents to be involved in the very beginning of the charter and framework, it was confirmed that this work was underway and residents were very much part of the plan.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the scrutiny report and recommendations of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel (AHSP) at Appendix 1. This is also outlined in Section 7 of the report, and the progress made on each to date.

2.    To agree the response to the recommendations as set out in Section 7 of the Report.

Reasons for decision

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee has the Constitutional power to make reports and recommendations to the Cabinet in connection with the discharge of its functions.

This report outlines the Council’s response to the AHSP recommendations and includes discussion about work taking place across the borough with our residents, statutory health partners and VCS organisations.

Alternative options considered

Full consideration of the recommendations has been undertaken so no alternative options have been considered.