"Independence, Well-Being and Choice"
John Weeks, Strategic Director for People, will verbally update the Committee on “Independence, Well-Being and Choice” – Adult Safeguarding.
Minutes:
The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director for People on developments regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Following a review of safeguarding by Cheshire County Council and the findings of the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) arrangements were underway to establish a Safeguarding Board for Cheshire East.
By introducing a Safeguarding Board the Council would be adopting a wider approach by addressing the need to promote the health and well-being of vulnerable and older people as well as delivering adult protection where there had been incidents.
The Safeguarding Board would be multi-agency and include representation from Cheshire Police, the Probation Service, the Local Authority, Health and Housing. A Stakeholder Event had been held and arrangements were underway to appoint an Independent Chair of the Safeguarding Board that would comprise officers from Partner organisations. Elected Member accountability would rest with the appropriate Cabinet Member.
RESOLVED: That:
(a) the update report be noted and a progress report be submitted to the next meeting;
(b) all Members be provided with the details of the Safeguarding Co-ordinator when appointed; and
(c) a training event be provided for all Members of the Council on issues relating to Safeguarding Adults.