Agenda item

PC Archer from Wigston Police provided the following information about the Herbert Protocol. The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme being introduced by West Yorkshire Police and other agencies which encourages carers to compile useful information which could be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.

Carers, family members and friends can complete in advance, a form recording all vital details, such as medication required, mobile numbers, places previously located, a photograph etc.  In the event of your family member or friend going missing, the form can be easily sent or handed to the police to reduce the time taken in gathering this information.

Another scheme is Message in a bottle. This is a helpful for anyone who is elderly, disabled or who lives with dementia, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or any condition that may cause loss of consciousness or memory. In the case of an emergency the attending medics will instantly recognise you have a medical condition from the green cross on a white square sticker on your front door. They will also know that in your fridge you will have put a bottle containing a sheet of paper detailing your condition, medication and doses, doctor, next of kin.

First Contact Plus:

Recent developments over the last few months, working with a number of organisations. There are 8 themed areas, which can be accessed on the website. The age group is now 16+ (not 18). Early intervention is the key, keeping people in their homes longer. Individuals can be referred in for benefits; some who may be isolated may be referred to the inclusion support services.

The Richmond Fellowship has been awarded the contract for the Mental Health Hubs for Oadby and Wigston and the Alzheimer Association has been awarded the contract for Dementia Services.

LCC & CCGs re/recovery. The mental health service starts on 2 October 2017. This will provide 1:1 and group support.

Cllr Anne Bond submitted the following AOB item:

This concerns the number of GP appointments missed.

AL confirmed that whilst the Oadby and Wigston Health & Wellbeing Board is not able to influence the appointment systems at local surgeries or influence attendance by residents, one of the key area identified by the Oadby and Wigston HWBB during 2016/17 was the need to help Public Health reduce the number of admissions to hospital. All will be aware of last winter’s crisis experienced at many hospitals, including Leicester, where low-risk patients were clogging up A&E departments.

We aim to do this by helping to educate local people to seek help early rather than late; as a first point of contact by using the 111 helpline; using the Walk in Centres; or taking advice from their local pharmacist.

As well as supporting people to avoid ill health through prevention, intervention e.g. promotion of healthy lifestyles. It was noted that we all should be working towards encouraging a healthier community, where communities and individuals help themselves.

In addition, and in preparation for winter, the HWBB aims to encourage more residents to take up the free flu jab and other preventative measures by using a range of communication methods to get the message out. All board members will therefore be encourage to use their networks to get the message out.