Issue - meetings

The Board discussed a report that summarised the outcomes of the partnership conference held on 4^th October 2018 and considered the next steps.

The theme of the conference had been tackling inequalities across Slough to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.  The appendices to the report detailed the feedback from the ‘world café’ discussions which would help determine the next steps.  Members gave their feedback on some of the key themes which came through from the event which included the need to communicate effectively to help partners and other organisations in Slough be well informed; ensure the governance arrangements were in place to improve the connections between operational activity; and the importance of being able to measure and track the progress of long term interventions.

The Board agreed that it was important to agree the tangible actions and focus of activity for the coming year.  The way in which partners strategies and plans aligned was agreed to be critical to ensure that common objectives and outcomes could be achieved, particularly given resource pressures.  Identifying areas of strategic alignment and opportunities for joint commissioning were considered and it was agreed that further discussion would be required at Board and senior level to develop this thinking.

It was therefore proposed and agreed that the Board hold an away day on 14^th January 2019 prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Board, to develop One Plan for Slough.

Resolved –

(a)  That the report on the partnership conference be noted.

(b)  That the Board hold an away day on 14^th January 2019 to develop a One Plan for Slough.