Issue - meetings

Bruce Morris, Divisional Director Adult Social Care LBBD, reported on the work that had been undertaken in regards to the development of a Joint Assessment and Discharge (JAD) Service by the partners.  The new service had become operational on the 2 June 2014 and was now a single point of contact for all referrals of people who may require health and / or social care support at the point of discharge from hospital, whether that be at home or in residential or nursing care.  The service structure was in place, with one qualified worker per ward.  Mr Morris advised that ICT issues for the service still needed to be resolved, but were being worked upon, and the service needed to be co-located to improve communication between staff and other services.

The Board noted:

(i)  The progress that had been made on the Joint Assessment and Discharge Service; and,

(ii)  It was anticipated that BHRUT would make the necessary arrangements for a co-location site for the Joint Assessment and Discharge Service staff to be available shortly.