Issue - meetings

To receive a report (No.77) from the Director of Health, Housing & Adult Social Care seeking approval of the Enfield Joint Stroke Strategy 2011-2016.

The recommendations set out in the report are due to be considered at the Cabinet meeting on 14 September 2011.  (Key decision – reference number 3269)

Please note that due to its overall size the full strategy document has not been attached to the report.  A copy of the full strategy and supporting documents have been made available online, with copies also made available (for reference) in the Members’ library and Group Offices.  If required, additional copies can also be obtained by contacting James Kinsella (Governance Team).

Councillor McGowan (Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Care) moved and Councillor Savva seconded the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.77) proposing the agreement of a 5 year Enfield Stroke Strategy jointly with NHS Enfield.

NOTED

1.      Cabinet on 14 September 2011 had agreed to recommend to Council approval of the Enfield Joint Stroke Strategy 2011-2016 and associated implementation plan.

2.      The nine strategic objectives within the Strategy (as detailed within section 3.4 of the report), which had been aligned with the national stroke strategy and designed to address the main findings from the Care Quality Commission of Stroke Services in Enfield.

3.      Each of the strategic objectives included a number of associated commissioning intentions designed to improve the range and quality of local stroke services; address health inequalities related to stroke; improve awareness of stroke symptoms; and reduce the prevalence of stroke.

4.      The direct costs associated with strokes in Enfield and funding plan developed for implementation of the Strategy over the next three year period, as detailed within section 3.3 of the report

5.      The cross party support expressed by members towards the Strategy and implementation plan.

6.      Members congratulations to all concerned in development of the Strategy.

AGREED to approve the Enfield Joint Stroke Strategy 2011-2016 and associated implementation plan.

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care is attached. This seeks approval of the Enfield Joint Stroke Strategy 2011-2016. (Key decision – reference number 3269)

(Report No.77)

(8.35 – 8.40 pm)

Councillor Andrew Stafford (Cabinet Member for Finance and Property) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.77) proposing the agreement of a 5 year Enfield Stroke Strategy jointly with NHS Enfield.

NOTED

1.         The contents of the report;

2.                  In 2010 the Care Quality Commission had judged stroke services in Enfield to be performing poorly.

3.                  This strategy has been put together, addressing the Care Quality Commission recommendations, and following wide consultation across the borough, with all interested parties.

4.                  Improvements have already taken place; improvements to rehabilitation, reducing costs, preventing suffering and in saving lives. 

5.                  Work is being targeted on the East of the Borough, where problems are greatest. 

6.                  There is a demand for more gyms in parks.  The suggestion was made that these could be funded by parks if money was available. 

Alternative Options Considered: The Strategy sets out the case for change and the rational for the priorities chosen and supported by local stakeholders. It proposed an approach to commissioning Stroke Services that was consistent with national policy drivers and was in line with existing Council and NHS Enfield strategies.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL to approve the Enfield Joint Stroke Strategy 2011-2016 and associated implementation plan.

Reason: The Strategy was intended to met the government’s key objectives for the delivery of services to meet the needs of people with stroke and ensure that the best possible services were provided for our residents in Enfield over the next five years.

(Key decision – reference number 3269)