1. BOARD MEETING 26 July 2018 Chief Executive’s Report Liz Romaniak, Interim Chief Executive
Purpose of this Report:
To update Board members on national, regional and local issues, announcements relating to mental health, learning disability and community health services, and Chief Executive level discussions within the local health economy.
Recommendations
That the Board:
Notes the content of the Chief Executive’s report
Previous meetings/committees where the report has been considered: Executive Management Team
Risk issues identified for discussion: Board members will want to identify any risks emerging from the content of the paper, and how new issues and challenges across the NHS might affect BDCFT. Any emerging issues may be taken forward through individual discussions with Directors outside Board meetings or suggesting a future paper to the Board or its Committees.
Links to Strategic Drivers
This report underpins all four of the strategic drivers.
Publication under Freedom of Information Act:
This paper has been made available under the FOI Act.
Links to principal risks
There are no specific risk issues identified.
CQC outcomes
This paper provides assurance in relation to the well-led framework.

2. CEO News- what you need to know
Trust News
Local News
National News
Health and Safety recognition for the Trust for 10th consecutive year
The Health and Safety team attended a ceremony in Birmingham to receive a gold ROSPA award on behalf of the Trust for the fourth consecutive year . Read further here
You’re a Star Awards 2018
At a birthday themed event to coincide with the NHS turning 70 the spotlight shone on healthcare heroes. Read about the event and winners here
Celebration Afternoon Tea at the Victoria Hotel, Bradford
The Trust celebrated the dedication of volunteers. Find out more here
Little Minds Matter
A new service launched to support parents and babies. Read more here
The Society For The Advancement Of Anaesthesia In Dentistry National Conference
the Trust’s Dental Anxiety Management Pathway (rated Outstanding by CQC) has been selected to be showcased at a national conference in September 18.
West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health and Care Partnership News
NHS England has announced that Yorkshire and Humber is one of five areas chosen to take part in the national Local Health and Care Record Exemplar programme. Read more here
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) rated Outstanding
NHS Bradford and NHS Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven CCGs have both been rated as outstanding by NHS England. Read further details here
Bradford Teaching Hospitals FT
CQC highlight “well-led” services and “positive improvement”. Read full details here
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Backing Bradford District Issue 11 June and further news from Bradford Council here
The Bradford Safeguarding Adults Board’s online consultation on its new three year plan is now live. Read full details here
The King’s Fund
Consultation response : APPG on Mental Health Inquiry: into the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health. Details here
Care Quality Commission
Beyond Barriers: how older people move between health and care in England collates findings from 20 systems reviewed by the CQC, including Bradford. Read the summarised national findings from all 20 reviews here
NHS Improvement
Learning Disability improvement standards for NHS Trusts. Details here
NHS England
The National Quality Board has published guidance on working with bereaved families and carers as part of the broader Learning from Deaths programme. More information here
Children’s Commissioner
Growing Up North publications from the Children’s Commissioner call for the poorest Northern kids to be at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse. More here
Gov.UK
New ‘Liberty Protection Safeguards’ to protect vulnerable people in care. The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill was introduced to the House of Lords on 3 July and seeks to replace current ‘Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards’ (DoLs). Details here
Mental Health Act 1983: information leaflets for patients who have been brought to hospital by a police officer. Read here

3. External Media Report -June 2018
Local media coverage is low this month however the previous month’s figures mean that on average we are still hitting our target. Stories consistently achieved coverage on BCB radio this month. These included an interview in advance of this year’s You’re a Star Awards with four of the finalists, Kimberley Evans, Paula Ottley, Louise Parker and Sharon Walker.
Social media engagement remains high this month across both Twitter and Facebook, a high level of Facebook engagement has been achieved through Lynfest and in the run up to You’re a Star Awards and posting about our finalists.
June coverage:
Little Minds Matter service launch – Telegraph and Argus (x2), Ilkley Gazette, Wharfedale Observer, Keighley news and Craven Herald.
Board meeting – Telegraph and Argus (x2), Ilkley Gazette, Craven Herald (x2) and Keighley News.
You’re a Star Awards (YASA) – Finalists interviews on BCB radio (x4).
NHS70 – BCB Radio.
Diabetes and learning disabilities – BCB Radio.
Lynfest – BCB radio.
June coverage:
NHS70 (5 July) 
YASA (6 July) 
Annual Members Meeting (18 Sept)
MyWellbeing College guided self help (Aug TBC)
Self-care section on the Trust website (Sept TBC)
Board meetings (on-going)

4. Other News - For Your Information
National News
Local News
NHS England
NHS CEO says NHS 70 year success down to “brilliance” of staff. Details here
Paul Baumann, Chief Financial Officer to leave NHS England. Details here
You can view the web pages on the first integrated systems and a range of videos. Details here
NHS action has slashed the sale of sugary drinks in hospitals. Read update here
Local health and care partnerships covering million could save lives. Read more here
More power to people with a learning disability. Read more here
NHS England announces 21 areas to receive new funding to improve employment support for people with severe mental illness. More information here
The King’s Fund
The NHS 10 year plan: how should the extra funding be spent . Further details here
Care Quality Commission
Letter from CEO Sir David Behan - new approaches to funding commissioning and regulation needed to meet people’s health and care needs. Full details here
BBC News
An insole with GPS tracking for dementia patients trial. Read more here
Gov.UK
Information on the importance of meeting the needs of people with dementia and learning disabilities is detailed here
Read more about a pilot scheme for improved mental health support for children in care here
Mencap
Treat me Well campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability in hospital. Sign up to become a Treat Me Well Champion. Details here
NICE Guidance June 2018
Read here
Bercow: Ten Years On
Independent review of provision for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. Read here
Trust New Organisation Strategy
The Trust is hosting four Community Engagement Events to seek Stakeholder views as we co-produce our strategy for the next 5 years.
Stakeholder Events:
27 July – 11am to 1pm
Healey Room, Central Hall, Alice Street, Keighley, BD21 3JD
Sandal Rugby Club, Standbridge Lane, Milnthorpe  Green, Wakefield, WF2 7DY
27 July – 5pm to 7pm
Dyneley House Barn, Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2HZ
30 July – 11am to 1pm
UnLtd offices, 2a Mill Street, Bradford, BD1 4AY
Airedale NHS FT
New Non-Executive Director Mark Lam joins the Board. Mark Read more here
Bradford Teaching Hospitals FT
Students shine at graduation ceremony. Project “Search” helps students with learning difficulties find employment. Read more here