December 2020

ACTION

1

WELCOME AND APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from Courtney Peet, Richard Watson, Jane Lewington, and Mike Reeve.

2

QUORUM AND DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

The Chair noted that as there was a minimum of one Executive Director, one officer of NAViGO and at least one Elected Staff Member Representative and one Elected Community Member Representative present the meeting was quorate.

The Chair invited members to declare any interests conflicting with agenda items to be discussed at the meeting.

No declarations were made.

3

NOTES FROM THE MEETING OF 5^TH NOVEMBER 2020

Approval of Notes – The notes of the November meeting were agreed as a true and accurate reflection.

John to speak to Jo Keen regards linking with CMHT to use facilities at the Garden Centre.  

JT

ACTION

Letters of support have been sent out to carers and have confirmed that they are now able to obtain a flu vaccination from their GP practises.

Mental Health Act sub-committee were advised that the Tribunals and Hearing summary report wasn’t approved and further support will be provided to the service users going forwards.

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MONTHLY COVID 19 UPDATE

Arrangements around the distribution of the Covid vaccine are moving at pace. Confirmation received that unregistered staff are able to administer the vaccine. Staff webinars will be used to dispel any associated myths.

Lateral flow tests are due to be received for staff to test themselves twice per week and record the results.

The current service levels will remain until the tiers are reviewed.

5

WORKFORCE

Staff absence is currently 5% and continues to reduce.

6

“IN THE SPOTLIGHT” EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

Lisa Heys shared a presentation.

Tukes aim is to assist people with mental health problems gain the skills and confidence required to showcase their skills. It is recognised that employment is the route to recovery for many experiencing mental health problems. People are supported into employment and assisted to sustain the employment whilst accepting their limitations.

Covid has had a massive impact, and labour market information constantly changing has meant that the service has needed to adapt to reflect the needs of society.

Work will be done to incorporate volunteers and placements to ensure that all services are pieced together.

The service is not traditionally offered to younger people, but the approach will be broadened and links will be made with different educational providers.

Different entries to workforce are being looked at to determine how best to utilise those who use our services and how to best shape our workforce.

Next steps include liaising with representatives across the service, linking to the DWP and looking at expertise to see if any changes to job roles are required - consultations will take place if required.

A monthly update will be provided to membership board going forwards.

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

Paper provided showed 3 applications have been received.

All members of the board agreed that all applications were approved. 

Staff Members 494

Community Members 261

ACTION

8

COMMUNITY AND STAFF REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE

Activity sessions are ongoing, and people are being encouraged to attend.

The quiz obtained good feedback but attendance was poor. The second quiz is scheduled for 21^st December.

The white goods scheme was taken to the trustees at Gardiner Hill Foundation, the potential of working together with We Are One Foundation is being looked into.

Specific query raised regarding a service user at Hope court unable to wear a face mask due to anxiety. Simon to raise at the next Incident Management Meeting. Sally Gell to look to obtain 3D brackets for use alongside masks for this person.  

Query received whether Safespace is aimed at combatting loneliness or low mood – confirmation received that it is aimed at both.

Small traces of Legionella have been detected at some sites during recent testing. All necessary action has been taken to remedy this.

Courtney has liaised with comms and Royal Mail regarding a mail out.  NAViGO are included in the council mail out.

A resilience support package for secondary schools to support teachers and students is being prepared. Amy to link this to Open Minds.

Amy is linking with teams and engaging with the membership regarding next year’s membership objectives. Looking at consistent timescales but may need to roll some items forwards due to the pandemic.

The reps intend to create a calendar detailing NAViGO events such as staff awards, AGM etc.

SB

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PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Each year, NAViGO offer all members the opportunity to influence the direction of NAViGO through voting on priority schemes that will be supported by the organisation with funding to establish the scheme being given by the Gardiner Hill Foundation; monies are non-recurrent. Entries are accepted from all members, both staff and community.

This year a total of 15 applications were received and a screening process taking into account viability and appropriateness has been undertaken by the Business Development Team.

All present agreed their support to progress the 5 shortlisted proposals. Feedback has been provided to those applications not shortlisted, and they have been directed to other routes for support to progress their idea.

Details of the shortlisted proposals will be provided to all members prior to voting.

ACTION

10

POLICIES

No policies were brought to the meeting.

11

WORKPLAN UPDATE

Paper received displays progress made.

Progress against objectives has been good during the pandemic.  

Community Mental Health and PCN’s to provide “In the spotlight” for February meeting.

An update on Safespace will be taken to Yourvoice, and then brought to membership board for “In the spotlight” for March.  

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FUTURE DATES

Future dates were agreed, Nicola to send out invitations for 2021.

NC

13

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

13.1 Carers

Not discussed due to time constraints

13.2 CAMS

NAViGO now have exclusive rights to use the CAMS framework in the UK. This will be rolled out across North East Lincolnshire, and NAViGO will train other organisations. The now dormant NAViGO nurseries will be used and renamed to deliver the training.

The proposed name is SPARCC – Suicide Prevention and Reduction Clinical Collaboration.

SPEAC – Suicide Prevention Education and Collaboration was suggested as an alternative. Simon to take back to colleagues for decision. Any other suggestions to be forwarded to Simon Beeton by 9am 7^th December.

All agreed for SPARCC to be used in the absence of an alternative.

The business model will be brought to a future meeting.

SB

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DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

Thursday 4^th March 2021, 9.30am via zoom.

Please forward apologies to nicola.carroll5@nhs.net

Papers for the meeting

Papers can be obtained from Nicola Carroll.