Issue - meetings

The Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing submitted a report providing an update on East Herts Strategic Partnership’s initiative on the District-wide Ageing Well Programme.  The Engagement and Partnerships Team Leader provided a summary of the initiative and the embargo placed on the publicity in relation to the success of the bid.

In response to a query regarding Dementia Friends and training, the Scrutiny Officer explained what training was offered by the Council, how this was advertised and that those interested could attend.

In response to a query from Councillor D Abbott regarding encouraging the use of volunteers, the Engagement and Partnerships Team Leader explained the principles behind “Time Banking” aimed at using individuals’ skills to assist others in the community and building up “credits” as a result.  The Chairman provided a statistical breakdown of volunteers provided by Hertfordshire County Council.

The Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing referred to the important role of volunteers and the ideas generated by the Ageing Well Steering Group.

The Committee agreed the report.

RESOLVED – that (A) the progress made by the multi-agency Ageing Well Steering Group be noted; and

(B)   Members actively promote and support projects in their wards and identify residents to become physical activity champions, dementia friends or “Time Bankers”.