Portsmouth City Borough Council
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Meeting
Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, Health & Care - Portsmouth City
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Monday, 14th July 2025
5:00 PM
Monday, 14th July 2025
5:00 PM
End:
Monday, 14th July 2025
9:00 PM
Monday, 14th July 2025
9:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
14 Jul 2025
14 Jul 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Meeting Attendees
Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, Health & Care
Opposition spokesperson
Deputy Group Leader
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Spencer Gardner and Andy Biddle, Director of Adult Social Care, who was represented by Simon Nightingale.
2
Declarations of interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
The Development of Extra Care in Portsmouth
Purpose
1. To inform the Cabinet Member and spokespeople about the planned development of Extra Care in Portsmouth.
2. For the Cabinet Member to note the planning to bring a development to the Edinburgh House site.
1. To inform the Cabinet Member and spokespeople about the planned development of Extra Care in Portsmouth.
2. For the Cabinet Member to note the planning to bring a development to the Edinburgh House site.
Attachments:
- Document The Development of Extra Care in Portsmouth 04 Jul 2025
Minutes
Simon Nightingale, Assistant Director, Health & Care Partnerships, introduced the report. He thanked Lin Churches, Senior Commissioning Manager, for her work on it. An update would be brought back to a portfolio meeting in October or November.
In response to questions from members, Mr Nightingale explained that de-risking the Edinburgh House site meant checking for any contaminants as the building was very old, although none were expected to be found. Adult Social Care (ASC) preferred to repurpose the council's own sites but would not exclude purchasing external sites if it would still be financially viable.
Councillor Winnington had been particularly interested in Extra Care since he became a Cabinet Member in 2018. The process of building more Extra Care accommodation might seem a slow process but the effect of the Covid pandemic and the increase in costs of building materials and services could not be underestimated. However, the development was in a good place moving forward and the Preliminary Market Engagement had been issued on 16 June. He looked forward to a report later in the year with firmer timelines and the results of soft market testing. It was really important that Portsmouth had nomination rights so that it controlled who lived in the scheme. It was pleasing that private sector organisations were willing to participate. Surrey County Council's model for building new Extra Care schemes was really positive and shown to work.
The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information and is not subject to call-in.
In response to questions from members, Mr Nightingale explained that de-risking the Edinburgh House site meant checking for any contaminants as the building was very old, although none were expected to be found. Adult Social Care (ASC) preferred to repurpose the council's own sites but would not exclude purchasing external sites if it would still be financially viable.
Councillor Winnington had been particularly interested in Extra Care since he became a Cabinet Member in 2018. The process of building more Extra Care accommodation might seem a slow process but the effect of the Covid pandemic and the increase in costs of building materials and services could not be underestimated. However, the development was in a good place moving forward and the Preliminary Market Engagement had been issued on 16 June. He looked forward to a report later in the year with firmer timelines and the results of soft market testing. It was really important that Portsmouth had nomination rights so that it controlled who lived in the scheme. It was pleasing that private sector organisations were willing to participate. Surrey County Council's model for building new Extra Care schemes was really positive and shown to work.
The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information and is not subject to call-in.
4
Integrated Learning Disability Service Annual Report
Purpose
To inform the Cabinet Member and spokespeople about the work of the Integrated Learning Disability Service, (ILDS) during 2024/2025.
To inform the Cabinet Member and spokespeople about the work of the Integrated Learning Disability Service, (ILDS) during 2024/2025.
Attachments:
- Document Integrated Learning Disability Service Annual Report 04 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - ILDS Annual Report 2024/2025 04 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 2 - ILDS Action Plan 2025/2026 04 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 3 - ILDS Priorities 2025/2026 04 Jul 2025
Minutes
Simon Nightingale, Assistant Director, Health & Care Partnerships, introduced the report, noting responses to Councillor Heaney's queries which would be taken into account in future edits of the Annual Report.
In response to questions from members about the health action plans and annual health checks, Mr Nightingale said the case management team within the ILDS itself did the health action plans. He would check whether five GP practices achieving 75% of learning disability annual health checks was a good number or not.
Mr Nightingale explained that funding for additional capacity within the hospital liaison team was not able to be supported by the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) at this time. Councillor Winnington said the ICB had received various bids for funding and that particular one was not approved. It was an example of where the council was at the mercy of something it had no control over; however, it would continue to make the case as a city for funding.
Councillor Winnington said the ILDS' Action Plan 2025-2026 showed how extensive and important the service was; it included housing support, team identity and wellbeing, commissioned savings, safeguarding, health inequalities amongst other areas. Recruitment in the sector was an issue but the people who worked in it were extremely dedicated. Looking after staff and working closely with the NHS helped mitigate turnover. In addition, demand for services would increase and continue to do so as people with learning disabilities were now surviving childhood. The council was proud to support them. There was also an improvement with people being diagnosed earlier. Early diagnosis as a child or young adult was key so people could get support and the council was managing to do this cost effectively.
Councillor Winnington thanked Ian Chalcroft, ILDS Associate Director, and all the team on behalf of the whole council. The team was fully integrated and rated Outstanding when it was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) although improvements could always be made. Whatever happened with the ICB and Local Government Reorganisation the council would keep supporting it. Councillor Heaney said the benchmarking data highlighted how good the team was, for example, it had higher caseloads compared with similar services so he congratulated them.
Councillor Winnington went to Learning Disability Partnership Board meetings and had attended the annual Moving Forward event at Fratton Park for people with learning disabilities and their families, which was incredibly well attended. He mentioned the massive success of the Lily & Lime catering service in the Civic Offices, run by the Minstead Trust, which provided opportunities for people with learning disabilities, some of whom had been there since the service started.
The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information and is not subject to call-in.
In response to questions from members about the health action plans and annual health checks, Mr Nightingale said the case management team within the ILDS itself did the health action plans. He would check whether five GP practices achieving 75% of learning disability annual health checks was a good number or not.
Mr Nightingale explained that funding for additional capacity within the hospital liaison team was not able to be supported by the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) at this time. Councillor Winnington said the ICB had received various bids for funding and that particular one was not approved. It was an example of where the council was at the mercy of something it had no control over; however, it would continue to make the case as a city for funding.
Councillor Winnington said the ILDS' Action Plan 2025-2026 showed how extensive and important the service was; it included housing support, team identity and wellbeing, commissioned savings, safeguarding, health inequalities amongst other areas. Recruitment in the sector was an issue but the people who worked in it were extremely dedicated. Looking after staff and working closely with the NHS helped mitigate turnover. In addition, demand for services would increase and continue to do so as people with learning disabilities were now surviving childhood. The council was proud to support them. There was also an improvement with people being diagnosed earlier. Early diagnosis as a child or young adult was key so people could get support and the council was managing to do this cost effectively.
Councillor Winnington thanked Ian Chalcroft, ILDS Associate Director, and all the team on behalf of the whole council. The team was fully integrated and rated Outstanding when it was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) although improvements could always be made. Whatever happened with the ICB and Local Government Reorganisation the council would keep supporting it. Councillor Heaney said the benchmarking data highlighted how good the team was, for example, it had higher caseloads compared with similar services so he congratulated them.
Councillor Winnington went to Learning Disability Partnership Board meetings and had attended the annual Moving Forward event at Fratton Park for people with learning disabilities and their families, which was incredibly well attended. He mentioned the massive success of the Lily & Lime catering service in the Civic Offices, run by the Minstead Trust, which provided opportunities for people with learning disabilities, some of whom had been there since the service started.
The Cabinet Member noted the report which is for information and is not subject to call-in.
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