RESOLVED

1.         That the report and recommendations (attached in Appendix A to the Cabinet report) arising from the scrutiny review of Children’s Mental Health be noted.

2.         That the implementation of the recommendations through an action plan being drawn up by officers working with relevant local partner organisations and Cabinet Member(s) to be designated by Cabinet be agreed.

3.         That the action plan be submitted to the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel.

At the invitation of the Chair, Councillor Natasha Irons, the Chair of the Task Group, presented the report and outlined the recommendations particularly around piloting social prescribing and the proposal to bring a report on post-natal attachment policy, to a future scrutiny panel meeting.

The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services thanked all those involved in the Task Group for their work and contributions.  She also thanked the CCG, who were critical partners in this area.  She welcomed and endorsed recommendations which would help strengthen provision in this important area.

The Director of Children Schools and Families welcomed the report and reassured Cabinet that the focus on both children and mental health was a priority for health partners in the borough.

The Cabinet welcomed the report and the recommendations and it was

RESOLVED

1.         That the report and recommendations (attached in Appendix A to the Cabinet report) arising from the scrutiny review of Children’s Mental Health be noted.

2.         That the implementation of the recommendations through an action plan being drawn up by officers working with relevant local partner organisations and Cabinet Member(s) to be designated by Cabinet be agreed.

3.         That the action plan be submitted to the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel.