Health & Natural Environment Working Group 20 th April 2015 Kent High Weald Partnership, Bedgebury Pinetum, TN17 2SJ MINUTES Present: In Attendance: JF Jane Frostick- vice chair (KHWP) SO Sue Ormes (Medway UA) AF Andy Fairhurst (KCC Public Health) TH Terry Hall- Chair (KCC Public Health) SR Sarah Richards (Tunbridge Wells BC) CW Chris Walker (KCC On behalf of Stephanie Holt) AE Alex Emby- minutes (KCC Public Health) Apologies: Julia Wells LB Laura Bush (KCC Public Health) WM William Moreno (KNP) AG Andrea Griffith (MVCP) SR Stevie Rice (KWT) KR Kim Richards -vice chair (MVCP) SL Stephen Law (Explore Kent) 1. Welcome and Introductions 1.1 TH welcomed the group, introductions were made and apologies shared 2. Previous Minutes Amendments: 2.1 SO requested amendment to previous minutes 6.10 Medway is not a borough, it is a Unitary authority. 2.2 AF requested amendment to 6.1& 2/3.1. The figures of 5k and 35k are incorrect; both should read 30k. 2.3 SR requested clarification over job role Head of People Engagement is the correct title Actions 4.1 WM to send update to TH/AF/KR and JF and to have details of meeting Complete 5.1 WM to contact Medway H&WB Board Complete 6.1 TH and AF to meet with Malti Varshney re: JSNA sustainability budget Complete of 30k sitting within KCC footprint 6.2 WM will circulate any actions from the meeting Complete 6.3 WM to circulate JSNA plan Rollover 6.4 Sustainability JSNA two-way sharing of both groups. TH and Karen Complete 1
Hardy (Kas) to discuss. 6.10 JB will circulate PDF of information to go out with minutes Complete 6.12 SR will circulate more information Rollover 3. Natural Ways to Wellbeing workshop (Paper 1) Andrea Griffith 3.1 AG gave brief update on workshop plans with health practitioners and green activities. AG stated initial work has been done and the next step is to sign off the flyer. 3.2 AG shared flyer example with group. AG stated a belief that it was hard to invite people to the workshop event without this kind of document. 3.3 AG stated that Roger Gough, Cabinet Member for Education and Health Reform has agreed to open the workshop [pending elections]. 3.4 AG summarised the presentation from Caroline Jessell on the effect of the natural environment on health. 3.5 AG spoke of an upcoming case study in the Dandelion Times. 3.6 AG spoke of plans at the workshop for three breakout sessions after the presentations. TH advised placing the breakout sessions between presentations to minimise drop-off. 3.7 AF suggested handing this as a task to the T&F group to work on planning, facilitators, chairs etc. to get together and bash through details. 3.8 AG requested sign-off over flyers. TH raised questions over corporate logos, and suggested these need to be resolved through checking Blue Book policy. 3.9 AG said the workshop event will be held at Shorne Country Park and the plan is for 40-50 delegates. AG stated a belief that officially the room seats 100 but has doubts. 3.10 TH suggested the need for a discussion over delegates if over-subscribed. 3.11 AG suggested being selective over the invite list and restricting to key players. AF stated a belief that primary care and CCGs are the main target for attendance. 4. Greenspace/Green Space Needs Assessment (Paper 2) Task & Finish Group; Discussed with: 5. Draft Action Plan (Paper 3) - All 4.1 JF explained that the T&F group met in AF s absence. 4.2 JF spoke of the brief for the Green Space Needs Assessment [GSNA], and project aims. 4.3 JF stated all outline quotes came in at 30k. 4.4 JF explained that the MOU is done and this is now ready to move forward. Next up is Meet The Market [MTM] event, possibly in May. 4.5 TH stated it is good to see things now happening, after all the hard work that has gone in. 4.6 AF suggested drafting a specification and then asking specialists if it is realistic. JF said that a necessary 6-9 months turnaround is not unrealistic. 4.7 TH highlighted that the piece of work must end by 31 st March 2016 4.8 AF explained what MTM is to the group. AF spoke of it being an opportunity to fine-tune the draft spec with those who can choose whether or not to tender. 4.9 SL asked for clarity on whether it s a legal tender. AF stated that it s down to whatever process High Weald use, it s not through the KCC DPS. 4.9 JF suggested creating a T&F group to meet and finalise Meet The Market date. T+F project 1, Meet The Market Event Planned for 18 th May 10:00-12:00 Those to be present: Jane Frostick Andy Fairhurst Kim Richards Laura Bush 2
William Moreno 5.1 WM shared KNP Health & Nature Working Group Draft Action Plan 2015-16 5.2 WM summarised the suggested actions for the plan and explained how everything fits into 3 main categories; 1. Evidence and Monitoring 2. Communication and Engagement 3. Project Implementation 5.3 SO requested that section 1.1 of the draft plan be amended to show that the 30k budget comes from KCC Public Health, not Medway. SO also requested a change to show that the plan drew from both Medway and KCC Joint H&WB strategies which are discrete documents. SO offered to send more written comments. 5.4 JF stated that they struggled with the action plan as a working document and felt it was not focussed and lacks flow. JF followed by saying that if we get the document right it gives a complete picture. CW stated similar belief that this is too complex as a frontline working document and needs to remain internal. 5.5 CW expressed belief that we need a snappier 1-pager for sharing. 5.6 AF said that the group needs a PID for each element. AF also stated that the document lacks timescales for each element. AF followed that each element needs to state how it fits with the Terms of Reference of the group. KR agreed that it is not clear what each project element requires. 5.7 WM stated an understanding that needs input from the group to complete the plan especially on things from health around the evidence base. 5.8 JF stated a belief that there needs to be a clear update to the output/outcome column. JF agreed that this needs to be concise. Perhaps the round the table update at each meeting can be incorporated here. 6. Round the Table Update All 6.1 AF explained the commissioning of ukactive to deliver an inactivity pilot programme. This programme involves screening of GP patient lists for inactive people, then delivering motivational interviewing [MI] with a 12-month follow-up process. 6.2 AF shared information on the two further planned innovation pilots with a final decision over commissioning them due in the next 4-6 weeks. 6.3 AF spoke of the 2 successful outdoor gym tenders in Sherwood, Tunbridge Wells and Cliftonville, Thanet. AF stated Thanet were unable to fulfil and their project has been cancelled. Other options are being explored moving forward. 6.4 AF shared information on a 7,800 project to activate two existing outdoor gyms in areas of deprivation in Gravesend. 6.5 AF gave brief update on the 65 SkyRides planned for 2015 beginning May 10. 6.6 KR spoke of Medway Valley successfully attracting funding from Ivan Rudd, KCC Public Health to open a Men s Shed at Cobtree near Maidstone. Funding is to run for 2 years and funds an Officer to work 1 day a week. 6.7 CW to link up and learn more from KR on Men s Shed project. 6.8 JF spoke of Kent High Weald Partnership having a Shed in Sherwood which is not Public Health funded. This Shed is for men in group counselling, socially isolated individuals, improving family relationships and a Family Forest School. 6.9 JF spoke of the project having an interest in measuring wellbeing of volunteers using shortened 7 item WEMWBS. 6.10 JF raised information that wellbeing improves through volunteering [See appendix]. 6.11 SO spoke of upcoming obesity summit in July 6.12 AG suggested that prior to workshops, draft questionnaires should be sent to Public Health people. 3
6.13 SL spoke of ExploreKent.org website having now launched, featuring over 400 outdoor activities for the people of Kent. SL asked for feedback from those present to himself Stephen.Law@kent.gov.uk or Hannah Peck Hannah.Peck@kent.gov.uk. 6.14 AF/SL highlighted possibility of sharing SkyRide dates through ExploreKent website. 6.15 CW mentioned an upcoming physical activity/dementia programme from KentSport. 6.16 WM revealed he has secured an extra 5k funding for the group s aims from the Natural Environment budget. 6.17 TH spoke of implication of increased demand for resources stemming from London Paramount and the huge cost implication. SO inquired whether a health impact assessment is being/has been done. TH confirmed there is a HNA. 6.18 WM spoke of the upcoming Natural Capital Asset Check report and business case due out week beginning 27 th April 2015. 6.19 TH spoke of confusion around an upcoming speaking engagement at an upcoming Wellbeing conference speech on Friday 12 th June. TH stated he has repeatedly told organisers he is unavailable at the requested time but appears on the agenda anyway. TH offered his spot to All. KR expressed some interest. 6.20 TH asked AE to dig up contact details of organiser of June 12 th Wellbeing event. 7. Future Agenda Items - All 7.1 None 8. Any Other Business 8.1 None 9. Date of Next Meeting 9.1 All agreed the date of 20 th July at 14:30, brought forwards 30 minutes. 9.2 AE to ask Sam Gentry-Marshall to send diary invites. Action Log: Action Who? Rollover 6.3 WM to circulate JSNA plan WM Rollover 6.12 SR [Stevie Rice] will circulate more information SR 3.8 AG requested sign-off over flyers. TH raised questions over corporate logos, and AG suggested these need to be resolved through checking Blue Book policy. 5.3 SO requested that section 1.1 of the draft plan be amended to show that the 30k WM budget comes from KCC Public Health, not Medway. SO also requested a change to show that the plan drew from both the Medway and KCC Joint H&WB strategies which are discrete documents. 5.5 CW expressed belief that we need a snappier 1-pager for sharing. WM 5.6 AF said that the group needs a PID for each element. AF also stated that the document lacks timescales for each element. AF followed that each element needs to state how it fits with the Terms of Reference of the group. KR agreed that it is not clear what each project element requires. 5.8 JF stated a belief that there needs to be a clear update to the output/outcome column. JF agreed that this needs to be concise. WM WM 6.7 CW to link up and learn more from KR on Men s Shed project. CW/KR 6.13 SL spoke of ExploreKent.org website having now launched, featuring over 400 outdoor ALL 4
activities for the people of Kent. SL asked for feedback from those present to himself Stephen.Law@kent.gov.uk or Hannah Peck Hannah.Peck@kent.gov.uk. 6.14 AF/SL highlighted possibility of sharing SkyRide dates through ExploreKent website. AF/AE/SL 6.20 TH asked AE to dig up contact details of organiser of June 12 th Wellbeing event. AE 9.2 AE to ask Sam Gentry-Marshall to send diary invites. AE 5