Social Affairs, Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee

Current Work Programme from February 2006

Please note that the order in which items are listed at this stage may not reflect the order that they subsequently appear on the agenda /are dealt with at the scrutiny meeting. It is also possible that agenda may change at short notice.

To confirm agenda items or for further information about scrutiny please contact the scrutiny team on 292179.

Meetings start at 2 pm in the Guildhall, Wrexham, unless otherwise stated
Work Programme Item and Date /

Responsible Officer

February 8th 2006 @ 2 pm in Committee Room 3, Guildhall

Financing of the Homeless Service (further information on the financing element was requested by SAHHSC at October’s meeting)
Managing Asbestos in Council Housing (Housing)
Installation of replacement PVCu Doors
Commissioning Plan for Services for Carers
Integration of Mental Health and Learning Disability Services in Wrexham working: an update (social services) / Chief Housing and Public Protection Officer
Chief Housing and Public Protection Officer
Chief Housing and Public Protection Officer
Chief Social Services Officer
Chief Social Services Officer
March 8th 2006 @ 2 pm in Committee Room 3, Guildhall
Housing Association Nominations
Learning Disabilities (living accommodation) public and private overview

Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Strategy Bi–annual review of outcomes of strategy

/ Chief Housing and Public Protection Officer
Chief Social Services Officer
Strategic Director for Health, Social Care and Wellbeing/Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Officer

April 12th 2006 @ 2 pm in Committee Room 3, Guildhall

Review of Building Services

Final Carers Strategy
Future direction for Social Services / Chief Housing and Public Protection Officer
Chief Social Services Officer
Chief Social Services Officer

May 10th 2006 @ 2 pm in Committee Room 3, Guildhall

Commissioning Strategy for Services to Disabled People with Physical and Sensory Issues and long term Neurological Conditions (Final Report)

The Commissioning Plan for Older People

[Please note : there can be no more items scheduled for this meeting] / Chief Social Services Officer
Chief Social Services Officer

June 2006

Protection of vulnerable adults from abuse ( final report)

/ Chief Social Services Officer

July 2006

Baseline information about the review of mental health services

/ Chief Social Services Officer

October2006 – Eligibility criteria (review and monitor)

December 2006 – Occupational Therapy Action Plan (review and monitor)

Others to be scheduled:

·  Accommodation strategy for older people

·  Commissioning Strategy for Services to Disabled People with Physical and Sensory Issues and long term Neurological Conditions (Annual progress report - prov March/April 2007)

·  Protection of vulnerable adults from abuse (Annual progress report – prov March/April 2007)

Please note: There will be a special meeting on Friday 3rd February 2pm , Committee Room 1, Guildhall to review performance information relating to social services and housing. (this is an additional meeting). Lead Officers: Chief Social Services Officer & Chief Housing and Public Protection Officer)