Agenda item

Presentation on three-year action plan for CYP. The plan focuses on the

following areas:

­   CYP Voice

­   Prevention

­   Digital

­   Improving Services.

The Board received an update on the Young Voices consultation and the development of the Integrated Care Board 3 year Children and Young People engagement plan.

It was noted that:

·       The consultation engaged approximately 3000 participants across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, including young people, parents, carers and healthcare professionals.

·       The findings had informed the development of the ICB 3 year Children and Young People engagement plan, delivered through a range of formats including digital approaches.

·       The plan aligned with wider strategies including the Darzi Review and the NHS 10 year plan.

·       Key feedback from young people included the need to improve communication, ensure young people felt heard and listened to, and develop stronger 2 way engagement.

·       Young people highlighted the importance of being treated with respect and receiving services that met their needs.

·       Mental health was identified as a high priority, with a need for more holistic support across services.

·       Additional themes included sleep, anxiety and the impact of social media, alongside a need to strengthen links with the voluntary and community sector.

·       Social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram were identified as preferred methods for communication and information sharing.

·       It was recognised that a wide range of activity was taking place across councils, schools and the voluntary and community sector, however this was not always well coordinated.

·       Future work would focus on developing neighbourhood approaches and a more joined up offer across health, social care, education and the voluntary sector, with a focus on supporting whole families.

·       From an acute perspective, it was noted that some children were waiting over a year to access services, which had a significant impact on outcomes.

·       Progress in year 1 of the plan included development of an engagement policy, exploration of digital approaches including AI, work to understand barriers to access, and improvements to service delivery including transitions to adult services.

·       Ongoing work included webinars, implementation of the Lundy model, neurodiversity support in schools, same day access initiatives, school assemblies and engagement through youth clubs.

·       Year 3 priorities would be developed in partnership, with a focus on strengthening relationships with neighbourhoods and the voluntary and community sector.

In response to questions and comments from members, it was noted that:

·       There was a need to ensure the voluntary and community sector was fully involved in delivery, with concerns raised that some work had been undertaken without full engagement.

·       There was currently a lack of clarity around the definition of “hubs”, with multiple models in place, and a need to develop a clear and consistent local approach.

·       Funding pressures across all sectors were acknowledged, particularly within the voluntary and community sector, and further work was required to consider how resources could be used more effectively.

·       The importance of partnership working through initiatives such as Family Hubs and the Families First programme was highlighted, noting the need for a more coherent and less confusing offer for families.

·       The Board recognised the importance of building on existing engagement with young people and avoiding duplication, ensuring that young people remained engaged and could see outcomes from their input.

·       It was noted that young people required clearer information on available services and how to access support.

AGREED:

1.     That the update be noted.

2.     That a future report be brought to the Board to provide further clarity on the development and definition of neighbourhood hubs.