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Matters Arising

 Links Between CQC and Police
This agenda item will be carried forward.

 Liberty Protection Safeguards: MCA Amendment Bill Update
The Code of Practice and Regulations are expected to be released for consultation over the summer
of 2019. The final draft will go to Parliament in spring 2020 and will coincide with the review of the
Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice. The Government are due to publish materials that will enable
the sector to begin making preparations for the new system. A letter is being drafted to the Directors
of Adults Social Services to suggest that a group is brought together to look at a Teeswide timetabled
approach to implementation.

 Serious and Organised Crime
Issues relating to Serious and Organised crime are being discussed by a number of different groups
and partnerships. There is a need to identify these and establish if representation from the Board is
required. Lorraine Garbutt (LG) attended a meeting of the Serious and Organised Crime Group, but
felt that TSAB had little contribution to make to the discussion. It was agreed for LG to continue to
be copied into the minutes but to attend only for agenda items where TSAB may be able to assist or
contribute. Ann McCoy suggested that there may be benefit in inviting service providers such as
Harbour to attend Board for related agenda items.
Action Points Action Owner Deadline
1. Harbour to be invited to attend Board for relevant agenda BU 23/09/2019
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Agenda Item 3 Age UK – Loneliness and Isolation Presenter: Anne Sykes
Anne Sykes (AS) gave a presentation on the work of Age UK in relation to loneliness and isolation.

Loneliness has been identified as one of the biggest killers in the aging population. Age UK were formed
in 2010 from the merger of Help the Aged and Age Concern, and believe that by focusing on social care,
rather than personal care, some of the factors contributing to loneliness are preventable. They work with
the four Local Authorities (LA) and other organisations across Tees to provide a range of services and
activities:

 Information and Advice Service – One of their most used services, employing five full time
advisors. Advice is provided on a range of subjects, either in the office or in people’s own home to
ensure that everyone has access to the service. Welfare benefit checks have resulted in over
£1,000,000 of unclaimed benefits being claimed. Many users are unaware of the allowances
available to them, which can have a positive impact on their lives by paying for taxis, gardening
services etc.
 Phoenix Project – Works to tackle mental health issues through interaction with activities taking
place across the community on a daily basis.
 Better Health Better Wealth – Has been running for six years and involves home visits, activities,
welfare checks and befriending services to encourage users back into the community. The Music in
Hospitals service assists with dementia therapy and takes place every month in a care home or
community centre.
 IPC – Encourages users to manage their own budgets in relation to care. The pilot for this scheme
took place in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) and has been very successful. Groups are
now sustainable and run by volunteers.
 Befriending Services – Available in all four of the LAs. Works alongside Cleveland Fire Brigade’s
Safe & Well Project. Officers visiting properties have a series of questions to ask to identify if a
referral needs to be made for a member of the team to get in touch with the individual. The service
is available for anyone over the age of 65 that has no family support. If they do not qualify for this
service then other services are offered.

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