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Appendix 2 QUARTER 3 - REGISTER OF CORPORATE RISKS
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COUNCIL CORPORATE RISK REGISTER – PROGRESS REPORT
(Quarter 3 - Progress to 31ST
December 2018)
From Quarter 2 onwards, direction of travel arrows will indicate whether progress for that quarter is:
better worse stayed the same since the last quarter
All changes made since Quarter 2 are highlighted in RED.
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1. PREVENTION OF & PLACEMENT SUFFICIENCY FOR CHILDREN LOOKED AFTER – Lynn Berryman
There is a risk that The Council is unable to implement adequate preventative measures to reduce the number of looked after children impacting on the sufficiency of appropriate placements.
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
the ineffective
delivery of the CLA
Recovery Plan and
related programme of
activities
A CLA Recovery Plan is in place and progress is reported monthly to the Placement Commissioning Board which is chaired by the Assistant Director Children and Young People and to the DMT Programme Board which is chaired by the Executive Director People.
Key aims of the CLA Recovery plan in respect of this risk are work towards o Improved availability of local residential placements for children and young people in
Cumbria o Increase in the number of in-house foster carers o Ensure there are sufficient services to meet identified therapeutic and health needs
Ongoing work is happening to update the recording systems with Finance to improve the quality of reporting provided to the weekly performance meeting and the monthly Programme Board.
Registration of Blackwell Road outreach home will be up and running during Quarter 4.
Further capacity in the fostering assessment team so assessments can be dealt with swiftly prioritising the IFA transfers.
Recruitment has taken place and 5 family resilience workers will be in place during Quarter 4; 1 in west had been recruited, 3 in Barrow and 1 in Carlisle.
Unavailability of
appropriate
placements to match
young peoples
assessed needs
Current measures in place:
Analysis and tracking of placements and targeted work to ensure children are in the right place, for the right length of time and care planning and managerial oversight at every level addresses delay.
Control measures include; o Monthly Placement Commissioning Board which is responsible for developing a
strategic programme for change to ensure successful oversight and delivery of key workstreams including the Sufficiency Duty and key drivers, the CLA Recovery Plan, Regional Adoption Agency and Foster Carers for Cumbria – commissioned within the agreed legal frameworks.
o Weekly Performance meetings at AD/Senior manager level tracking entrants and exits
o Monthly District (Area Teams) scrutiny panels to challenge and track placements o Legal Gateway Panel to manage the PLO process and agree initiation of legal
proceedings and entrance to care o Permanence Panel to ensure good placement planning overview and challenge to
care planning and drift o Long Term Tracking meetings and family finding processes (Fostering and adoption) o Commissioning oversight of contracts and discounts in respect of external
placements o Adoption Scorecard which provides challenge to our performance against national
timescales for adoption o Revised scheme of delegation for emergency placement agreement (Assistant
Director authorisation) o A full child and family assessment for all children open will take place at least every
12 months which tightens planning and potential for rehabilitation o Targeted work from edge of care services for those most at risk of care in the next 3
months overseen by district senior managers o Tracking of the use of the emergency beds at the weekly performance meeting
chaired by AD
Work with commissioning and providers to build & improve relationships and to improve family finding mechanisms (eg Local providers understanding our placement needs and training/equipping/supporting their carers to manage the harder to place young people)
Work as part of the move to regional adoption agency to look at best practice on the journey to adoption and how we implement in Cumbria
Proposal has been agreed for an increase in internal residential provision (2 x 4 bed) being progressed via the corporate officer group (Strategic Investment Group) chaired by the Assistant Director Highways and Transport, current sites are being explored. To be reflected in Capital Programme (2019-2022) and to be approved at Council in Feb 2019.
Analysis of the full CLA cohort and modelling for demand for this financial year but also for 19/20 taking place with AD and finance has been agreed.
A commissioning of placement group has been set up to review High Priority Children Looked After (CLA) cases with a view to improving outcomes for Children in Care and their families. This ensures that complex residential placements are appropriately commissioned and funded in accordance with the Care Planning for each child and young person. This group will report to the Placement Commissioning Board.
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Ineffective
recruitment and
retention of Cumbria
foster carers
Foster carer steering group in place to monitor/challenge progress
A recruitment campaign is in place with strong branding and community presence
Fees have increased for Foster Carers which has resulted in an increase in foster carers’ morale and an increase in the number of IFA’s transferring to CCC fostering agency and new applications to become foster carers.
Foster carer mentoring scheme in place. Monitored at Placement Commissioning Board and DMT programme board and Corporate Parenting Board.
The recruitment campaign is ongoing during Quarter 4.
Further capacity has been agreed to include in the fostering assessment team to increase the timeliness of new assessment, prioritising the IFA transfers.
Reshaping of service to ensure improved support to carers within their local area is now in place.
Continue to align improved understanding of CLA cohort with recruitment of carers so that the need leads the activity.
Ineffective ‘Signs of
safety’ practice model
‘Signs of safety’ project and implementation plan is in place and progress is reported to the Workforce & Practice Board and the LSCB business group
Regular facilitated practice lead sessions take place to provide leadership and embed practice.
The audit framework will be adjusted to include Signs of Safety practice.
Second development officer in place so more capacity to drive forward our signs of safety practice.
Refocus of the practice lead sessions and review of the implementation plan in Quarter 4 to embed the signs of safety practice and enable more children to stay with their families and work more in partnership with children, families and their networks.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Additional placement moves and /or placements at a distance for
children looked after 1.15 The Children Looked After Strategy updated and the Children
Looked After Recovery Plan Implemented.
1.20 A strengths-based practice model, including Signs of Safety,
implemented and embedded across the People Directorate.
Q3 RISK RATING Likelihood x impact
20
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
20
20
20
4 5 4 5
Overspend of the CLA budget
Reputational damage to the Council.
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2. WORKFORCE CAPACITY, SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS, SAFETY & WELLBEING – Paul Robinson & Dan Barton
There is a risk that The Council does not have the workforce capacity, skills or relationships to deliver the Council Plan or experiences a significant impact to the safety and welfare of the workforce.
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk
Workforce Plan 2018-
2022 not delivered.
Workforce Plan Delivery Plan agreed by Cabinet.
Action owners assigned and performance management arrangements in
place.
Prioritisation exercise undertaken to ensure resource deployment and
awareness of capacity challenges.
All Workforce Plan Delivery Plan actions for Quarter 3 performance managed and progress reported
through SMT, DMTs and overview through Performance Framework to CMT and Cabinet.
AD Organisational Change oversees progress at monthly SMT with regular updates discussed in Lead
Member and Shadow Portfolio Holder 121 meetings.
Monthly meetings between Senior Manager, Learning and Skills and Manager, Learning & Skills set up
to ensure cohesion and monitor progress against allocated actions.
Additional Workforce Plan focus relating to CQC Action Plan Workforce work stream. EPW Strategy
Group continues to meet monthly chaired by AD Organisational Change.
Leadership & Management Programme launched at Managers Conference during October 2018 by
Senior Manger Learning and Development being rolled out during Quarter 3 & Quarter 4. Management
Development programme and Team Leader programme due to be rolled out Q1 19/20.
Innovation Fund and MTFP approved and proposal contained in the Budget proposal consultation, to
increase internal capacity for learning and skills, and reduced reliance on externally procured training.
Draft Health & Social Care System Wide Workforce Strategy to be developed by end Feb 2019.
High staff absence
levels
A focus on absence and attendance will continue across all areas, with
monthly reporting to Directorate Management Team and Corporate
Management Team.
Deep dive’ absence clinics at Assistant Director and Senior Manager level to
address longer term complex cases with the support of the Council’s
Employee Health & Wellbeing professionals will continue.
Scrutiny Management Board received Deep Dive performance update on
absence performance Sept 2018. Audit & Assurance Committee received risk
update December 2018 to consider controls in place to minimise absence risk.
Workforce Plan 2018-2022 has a significant focus on staff wellbeing and
engagement, with initiatives intended to positively affect workplace attendance
and staff wellbeing. Council submission for Better Health at Work ‘Gold’ Award
2018 Flu vaccination programme deployed in winter 2018 with good take up
rates.
Health and Safety governance and increased profile an ongoing priority.
The 2017/18 year-end position in March 2018 was 11.92 WDL per FTE. The 2018/19 Q3 position (end
Dec 2018) forecasts 11.91 WDL - a slight improvement.
Absence continues to be a high priority for all services and continued and dedicated support is being
provided in high impact areas with the new absence procedure launched in Sept 2018 being
progressed and AD clinics with OH Physician reprogrammed for Jan 2019 for complex long term cases.
A deep dive to understand stress related absence commissioned by CMT for Q4.
SMTs, DMTs, CMT, Cabinet and Scrutiny Management Board will continue to receive ongoing regular
updates on performance during Quarter 4.
2018/19 Flu vaccination programme in place with programme ongoing for winter 2018.
Hepatitis B programme funding approved and training progressing and will be rolled out in Q4 once
vaccinations become available nationally.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing programme will continue linked to agreed ‘Th!nk Safe Be Safe’ brand and
agreed messages of the month.
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Ineffective Health,
Safety and Wellbeing
management
Responsibility for health and safety being refocused at all levels supported by the corporate health and safety team who provides the ‘competent person’ support.
Cabinet agreed the 2018/19 Corporate Health Safety and Wellbeing Policy Statement October 2018 and displayed on intranet and displayed in all Council buildings.
Health & Safety Committees across all directorates refreshed with Senior Officer and Trade Union co-chair arrangements in place.
Corporate and Directorate level risk assessments being reviewed to ensure resources focused on areas of higher risk.
Health and Safety a standing agenda item at all DMT’s and at CMT providing an opportunity to immediately escalate matters of significant concern.
Corporate Mental health programme progressing as planned.
Refreshed Health, Safety & Wellbeing governance arrangements will continue to embed with events and communication programme continuing under the ‘Th!nk Safe Be Safe’ brand. Monthly safety and wellbeing messages will continue to all staff and members with senior members, officers and trade union representatives attending IOSH Leading Safely training courses in February and March 2019.
Additional capacity recently recruited to strengthen Fire health and safety in place with further plans progressing to further strengthen support to schools.
Corporate mental health programme will continue through Quarter 4.
Full programme of 33 operational health and Safety procedures being refreshed in Quarter 4 as per internal audit recommendations. Wider evidence being collated ahead of internal audit follow up audit which will take place in February and March 2019.
Higher risk service areas to refresh risk assessments and associated assurance statements with improvement plans if and when required.
Better Health at Work Gold Award achieved in December 2018 and Council will now progress
actions to aim for the ‘Continuing Excellence’ criteria.
Service Reviews
negatively impact on
capacity or delivery of
services.
As part of strategic planning for 2018/19 and beyond, a programme of deep dive service reviews continues with regular planned meetings between management and recognised Trade Unions.
Where and concerns are raised by staff or Trade Union representatives, they are considered and addressed as promptly as possible.
Service Review activity will be closely managed through DMTs and CMT to ensure delivery of required change, whilst carefully managing the potential impact and implications on both financial and non-financial resources and the delivery of statutory services.
All service reviews planned for Quarter 4 will follow agreed Management of Change process with regular updates to recognised Trade Unions and Portfolio Holders.
Industrial Relationships
between the Council
and Trade Unions.
Service Reviews are closely managed in consultation with recognised Trade Unions using agreed management of change process.
JCG and HR1 meetings will continue to be held corporately and within each Directorate in line with agreed framework.
Refreshed Health & Safety Committees with Union co-chairs in place.
Any issues of concern are discussed promptly and proportionately with a commitment to review any policies of concern to negotiate an agreed position with Trade Union colleagues locally and regionally wherever required.
JCG and HR1 meetings will continue to be held corporately and within each Directorate in line with agreed framework and commitment to discuss any staffing related issues.
Policy Group continues to meet to negotiate any revisions to policy.
Plans are in place for greater Trade Union involvement at earlier stages of initiatives to ensure greater co-production. If issues of concern are raised by Trade Union colleagues, then they are considered promptly through agreed escalation and dispute resolution procedures.
Increased Health & Safety working. Both Officers and Trade Unions jointly committed to greater co-production and informal resolution of issues. An example is a joint approach to improved Health and Safety governance, visits and communications materials.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Pace and change objectives from service reviews is not met. Delivery of the Workforce Plan 2018-22 sets out how the Council
will engage, empower, support and develop the workforce now
and into the future to deliver the Council Plan.
Q3 RISK RATING (Likelihood x Impact)
20
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
20
20
15
4
5
4
5
Absence exceeds targets leading to capacity issues and increased
costs due to shift cover requirements or Externally Provided
Workforce (EPW)
Non delivery of identified workforce skills and apprenticeship
targets.
Trade Union relationship challenges with increased numbers of
grievances, formal disputes or industrial action.
Major injury, illness or fatality as a result of insufficient or
ineffective health and safety arrangements.
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3. CARE NEEDS & DELIVER CONTINUITY OF CARE – Jo Atkinson
There is a risk that
There is a risk that the Council is unable to meet eligible care needs and deliver continuity of care
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Home Care &
Residential Care for
service users over 65
years.
Increased demand,
market challenges and
overall system
challenges including
insufficient capacity in
the care market
(including problems
recruiting or retaining
CCC staff and
managers)
Alternative Delivery Models
Cumbria Care recruitment is well underway and 11 teams have been appointed to deliver an in-house shift based homecare service. Based on initial discussions with the independent sector, this recruitment has had a limited impact on their own recruitment and retention of staff.
A block contracting model has been developed with one of our homecare providers to deliver care in two extra rural locations in Eden. This model has allowed the provider to recruit staff members to deliver care on a block basis, which has improved their recruitment and retention of staff, and capacity in these hard to reach areas.
System Review
During Quarter 4 a whole system review was carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the report has been published and an action plan developed that aims to support system wide improvements.
Oversight of progress against the CQC action plan will be provided by the Health & Wellbeing Board.
Internal audit has carried out an audit on Homecare, their report is expected in Quarter 2/Quarter3 2018/19.
Alternative Delivery Models
Shift based contracting models are being developed with both Cumbria Care and our framework homecare providers to improve staff stability in rural areas and areas of high demand. The current block contracts have safeguarded the delivery of some of our current care packages and allowed for some previously unmet care packages to be delivered.
Cumbria Care has a number of active shift based teams delivering care in Barrow, Carlisle and South Lakeland, with a number of staff members going through the final pre-employment checks and training in Copeland before delivering care.
Ongoing discussions are being held with our framework homecare providers to create additional block contracts within Allerdale and Eden, it is anticipated additional shift based contracting models will be in place in February 2019.
CQC Action Plan
In-House delivery expected to commence in October 2018
Explore new ways of contracting with providers to enable longer term relationships and support a robust and stable market – including workforce.
Problems recruiting
and retaining
independent sector
care staff and
managers
Care staff The recruitment campaign between Cumbria Care, NHS colleagues and the
Independent Sector, through the Proud to Care Cumbria website, will continue with the aim of addressing County and sector wide recruitment challenges.
Sustainable market
The Council continues to work closely with the Clinical Commissioning Group to develop more robust plans that will support developing a sustainable market.
CQC Action Plan – A workstream for Workforce is in place to address 4 key areas: Produce a system wide workforce strategy Address recruitment, retention and skills issues across all sectors, including
third sector Develop new system-wide workforce models Link Health & Care workforce activity to wider socio-economic activity
Care staff
Additional funding has been made available through the iBCF to further develop the recruitment campaign. Work is underway to undertake a tender exercise to secure a resource to manage the Proud to Care Cumbria programme of work. It’s likely that the tender will take place in mid to late November
CQC Action Plan – Workforce Workstream
Conduct an assessment of system wide workforce challenges in order to develop a co-ordinated approach within a system wide workforce strategy.
Conduct workforce audits to identify reasons for exiting care jobs and assess level of job satisfaction
Identify cross sectorial pilot apprenticeship and traineeship standards and programmes.
Systematic relationships with the University and Colleges are being established to identify access and progression routes to careers in heath and care.
Identify service areas to pilot new workforce models.
Engage with Districts and Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership to ensure Health & Care workforce needs are integrated within the wider Housing & Industrial strategies
A plan to ensure support at home services and residential services is in development; to reflect local need that supports the place based commissioning approach and responds to the Continuing Health Care action plan.
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Failure to deliver care
services & deliver
regulatory standards of
the CQC.
Performance
During the system review in Quarter 4, no concerns have been raised by CQC
The Quality and Care Governance line management arrangements have now been transferred to the Senior Managers for Commissioning. This will ensure that information gathered regarding the quality of services is fed back into the commissioning cycle.
Multidisciplinary radar meetings are in place to receive and monitor early indicators of Quality concerns. This information is provided by the Quality & Care Governance Team.
Weekly meetings take place using a performance dashboard and exception report to address ongoing performance matters.
The Quality and Care Governance team conduct routine scheduled audits and monitor performance to improve standards on an ongoing basis.
Performance
A schedule of Directorate level quarterly performance monitoring reports will be in place to monitor a range of quality indicators to enable rigorous challenge.
The Quality and Care Governance team will continue to conduct routine scheduled audits and monitor performance to drive ongoing improvements to standards.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Customer complaints 1.25 In-house delivery of high quality support at home,
enabling us to achieve our ambition of a mixed market
economy of domiciliary care in Cumbria
1.33 The implementation of the Council’s actions to deliver
the improvements set out in the Health and Wellbeing
Boards’ response to the Care Quality Commission’s Local
System review of Cumbria Completed.
Q3 RISK RATING Likelihood x impact
15
Previous quarter Current quarter End Yr Target
DOT
15
15
15
3
5
3
5
Failure to meet statutory requirements under the Care Act; to meet
assessed social care needs and also to provide a sustainable care
market. This has the potential intervention by external commissioner &
reputational damage to CCC and NHS partners.
Partial or total interruption to service delivery to customers leading to
partial or non-delivery of corporate priorities.
Significant financial impact due to Increased number of Delayed Transfers
of Care (DToC).
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4. MANAGEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRACTS – Jo Atkinson
There is a risk that
The Council has a failure in a ‘significant contract’.
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Lack of adherence to
key Contractual
terms/requirements
Governance and oversight provided by: - The Corporate Governance framework is currently under review , with planned completion by February 2019 - Quarterly Reports on ‘significant contracts’ and the Amey Lessons Learned action plan are provided to CMT & Audit & Assurance Committee. Current Strategy & Procedures -Sustainable procurement Strategy -Contract procedure Rules -Effective Contract Management Guidance and procedure -Step by step guide to Procurement including links to Risk Management guidance -Ensuring adequate Business Continuity arrangements are considered and in place, as required Improvement Plans Amey Lessons Learned Action Plan is in place and beginning to be embedded in the organisation (Addressing 20 lessons learned and 27 recommendations from Amey report). Seven Themes from the Amey Lessons Learned findings require the following to occur in order to manage the risk:
1. Robust contract documentation 2. Strong contract management 3. Effective performance, information and risk management 4. Robust relationship management 5. Clear decision framework 6. Audit and peer reviews receiving prompt action and tracking 7. Legal Advice and communications to be as early as possible
Zurich Municipal Contract Risk Management Review report and recommendations, dated 27 April 2018 is integrated into a single action plan. Combining the actions from the Improvement Plan and ZM report above will provide more robust assurance in relation to enhanced rigour; the embedding of such as routine, and the development of a more Learning Organisation approach to reviewing and improving approaches and performance. Listed below are the top four most ‘Significant Contracts’ at Quarter 3. (As this is a ‘live’ process these will change in terms of contract risk and/or no longer be such, whilst new ones may be identified):
Connect (CNDR).
Residential Care.
Extra Care Housing.
Renewi (Waste).
Strengthen Capacity and Capability In order to further strengthen capability at specific business levels, a more tailored assessment is currently being undertaken through L & D, in conjunction with more robust oversight of contracts. This will involve:
Continuing to embed roles and responsibilities during commissioning/procurement/contract management lifecycles
Engaging with directorates to conduct a Training Needs Analysis for relevant Contract Management staff (Developing tailored training modules)
Embedding individuals with appropriate skills, knowledge and experience into a ‘one team’/matrix management approach to strengthening capability & capacity
Ensuring Boards have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to improve the effectiveness of delivered services
Lack of timely closure
of non-compliance
issues, resulting in
dispute escalation
Strengthen Processes & Procedures
Implemented ‘Speak up’ arrangements to supplement ‘Whistleblowing’ policy.
Clarifying ownership at all stages throughout the commissioning/procurement/contract management lifecycle
Implementing a Learning Organisational approach to improving due process and realising benefits/performance outcomes
Allowing various non –
compliance and/or
contract Change
Controls to over
accumulate.
Strengthen Contract Management – Performance, Risk Management & Internal Audit findings
The Contracts Register is reviewed and risk assessed by directorates in relation to organisational impact should the contract fail
Embedding clear governance to challenge underperformance promptly
Ensuring Audit recommendations receive prompt action
Ensuring Peer/Internal Gateway reviews, where appropriate/proportionate, are acted upon
Strengthening processes, such as contract Exemption and Modification requests, in relation to contract and corporate risks
Proactively identifying and risk managing gaps in contract documentation/procedures
Developing ‘one team’/matrix management approach to problem-solving
Recording and taking actions on decisions clearly and promptly
Seeking and acting upon legal advice promptly
Investing in commercial aspects of contractual relationships.
Challenging underperformance, financial issues and/or timeliness promptly
Supplier/Market Failure
to deliver the service
required
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Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Significant Contract(s) not demonstrating Value for Money. The effective management of significant and other
contracts is a cross cutting risk and has an extensive
impact on the delivery of the CPDP outcomes and
deliverables.
Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
15
Previous quarter Current quarter End Yr target
DOT
15 15 15
3
5
3
5
Significant Contract & commercial consideration costs
Significant Contract breach/material breach, resulting in formal escalation of
disputes/early termination of contract
Reputational damage to the Council.
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5.DELIVER A FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE AUTHORITY – Julie Crellin
There is a risk that the Council’s revenue budget is insufficient to fund services over the medium term
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Slippage and non-delivery of existing savings
Monthly financial monitoring and reporting via Directorate Management Teams and Corporate Management Team – with quarterly reporting to Cabinet.
Programme Boards within Directorates to manage key projects linked to the Medium Term Financial Plan – and identify remediation activities where required.
Review of reserves on regular basis – to accommodate budget fluctuations in year
People DMT Programme Board – improved forecasting of financial impacts of CLA Recovery Plan to include the quarterly monitoring of actual activity against profiled targets on a scheme by scheme basis. This will allow for the further analysis of the relative impact of interventions, both financial and service delivery, and assist in the identification of where future resource should be effectively deployed to ensure the delivery of savings and mitigations.
Promoting independence Programme Board to monitor and evaluate the delivery and 2018/19 financial impact of the Promoting Independence Programme.
Report to go to CMT in Quarter 4 outlining progress of the CLA recovery plan, future actions to be delivered and corresponding updated financial projections for 2019/20
Setting unrealistic
budgets (both income
and expenditure)
Strategic planning process in place to identify budget options for approval by Assistant Directors and Directors including preparation of detailed templates and standing items on CMT and ELT agendas.
Process in place to secure consideration and approval of budget options by Cabinet for consideration by Council e.g. budget workshops held with Lead Members, agreement of budget consultation report for November Cabinet.
Role of Director of Finance to provide assurance over the robustness of assumptions underpinning the Council’s budget.
Demand management and forecasting of key assumptions relating to expenditure and income e.g. forecast grant settlements, inflation assumptions re pay etc to feed into budget options preparation.
Budget Planning Group chaired by Director of Finance with representation from Directorates to review production of strategic planning options and overall approach.
Review of Council fees and charges undertaken by Directorate Management Teams
Budget 2019/20 and MTFP 2019-2022 presented to Council for approval in February 2019.
Overspending of budgets
Monthly financial monitoring (as above)
Rigorous assessment and authorisation of significant areas of expenditure e.g. care packages for vulnerable children and adults.
Operate risk based approach to deploy Finance team resources to assist budget holders in key areas of budget risk.
Implementation of revised financial decision making delegations by People Services in respect of
commissioned care packages and support to provide improved challenge of decisions and better
assessment of VFM over the longer term.
Development of demand models within specific services areas to allow improved future forecasting
of financial impacts.
Children Looked After action plan in place to manage and reduce expenditure in this overspending
area.
Report to CMT in January 2019 regards SEND (transport) budget pressures and actions.
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Underachieving of income budgets
Monthly financial monitoring (as above)
Quarterly meetings with District Council Technical Finance Officers – to review forecasts of Business Rates Income (and appeals) and Council Tax receipts.
Undertake risk assessment of income recording in key areas of the business to ensure consistency
of approach in recording income receivable. Further improvements likely to follow after assessment.
Uncertainty of local government funding framework
Horizon scanning by Finance of government announcements and funding/technical consultations – to ensure reasonableness of planning assumptions.
Active participation in national groups e.g. Society of County Treasurers, North West ADASS Group (adult social care), LGA and CCN.
Responding to LGF settlement 2019/10.
Hosting of HMT/MHCLG visit on 25th Sept, sharing the Council’s approach to Strategic Planning and recent experience of managing within constrained resources.
Submission of Business Rates Retention for 2019/10 to MCHLG in Sept (CCC and 6 District Councils).
Provisional Local Government Settlement evaluated and budget model and gap updated.
Continue to review and evaluate funding announcements that are made out with the Governments
Budget.
Final Local Government Settlement to be analysed and evaluated in January.
Response to Technical Consultation on Fair Funding and Business Rate Retention Scheme by 21st
Feb deadline.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Reduced or non-delivery of services impacting on service users 4.7 All services delivered in line with their 2018/19 revenue budget as set out by Council in Feb 2018. 4.11 A Total of £38.829 million of new savings to be delivered in 2018/19.
Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
15
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Year Target
DOT
15
15 15
3 5 3 5
Significant budget overspends & unsustainable drawing on reserves
Reputational damage to the Council
Intervention by central government
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6.INFORMATION SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS – Paul Robinson & Simon Higgins
There is a risk: The Council will experience a significant information security incident.
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Inadequate
information
security
arrangements
ICT Plan in place with Security a key element of Delivery Plan.
Information Security Management System including all policies adhering to ISO 27001 principles is in place and proactively maintained.
Suite of Information & System Security Policies accessible on In-touch
Annual Public Services Network (PSN), PCI DSS & IG Toolkit compliance maintained and supported by the external IT Health Check (ITHC).
Routine monitoring of ICT networks and systems in place. Vulnerabilities highlighted, addressed and managed through Service Now as a project task.
Routine ICT system penetration tests to check system vulnerabilities – incorporated into the annual IT Health Check. Externally hosted systems including those “in the cloud” will be incorporated into the 2018 ITHC.
Participation in National Cyber Security Centre free service initiatives including web check, public sector Domain Name System & Cyber Info Sharing Partnership continue.
There is an ongoing assessment of cyber threat via cyber security partners; the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), North West WARP including weekly threat reports and the NHS Cumbria Cyber Group.
Council received 2nd highest LGA cyber-security rating of ‘Green / Amber’ in Oct 18 with a number of strengths recognised. Report concluded that the council is compliant with the UK Government’s ‘Minimum Cyber Security Standard’ and the NCSC’s cyber security lifecycle with all areas scoring green.
ICT Business Continuity arrangements being refreshed and exercised.
GDPR Phase 1 Action Plan complete and passed to business as usual phase.
GDPR Phase 2 action Plan in place with implementation led by Data Protection Officer and AD Customer & Community Services following handover from AD Organisational Change who led Phase 1. Monthly Data Protection Working Group will drive developments and further embed data protection culture.
Migration to the new E5 ERP / financial system is complete with the legacy E5 ERP / financial system now decommissioned and all ancillary work completed.
The Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSP Toolkit) is to replace the current IG Toolkit. Quarter 4 will see the completion of the Council’s submission as to compliance against the new toolkit 100 mandatory requirements. Submission deadline is the 31st March 2019.
A number of systems now hosted externally in the cloud or on suppliers own premises and NCSC guidance now recommends that externally hosted systems are incorporated into the annual CCC IT Health Check. Initially the cloud based systems that are categorised as the highest risk will be prioritised for inclusion and suppliers notified.
Enhanced ICT Programme Monitoring in place with strengthened performance management and incident reports being implemented which will include outstanding vulnerability scanning tasks created by Information Security within Service Now for action.
The 2019 annual ITHC will be conducted during January / February 2019. This has now coincided with the decommissioning of the legacy data centre. Information Security team to work closely with the NCC Group who are conducting the ITHC to ensure proactive knowledge and skills transfer to CCC.
Project tasks will then be created within Service Now to address any new vulnerability ahead of the PSN submission. The majority of tasks have now been completed.
A planned programme of ICT system resilience is planned for Quarter 4 as the full migration of the Council Data Centre is in the decommissioning phase. Technical capacity is refocused on system stability and resilience and will include increased security as well as performance.
Q4 work will progress areas of the LGA cyber security report to aim to achieve all levels the top ‘green rating’ including Governance, Documented risk assessments, Structures and policies; Leadership, reporting and ownership; and Training and awareness.
Lack of Training ,
Awareness &
Ongoing learning
Mandatory GDPR & Information Security e-learning course in place and routinely updated to reflect data breach investigations to address/prevent further occurrence.
GDPR training exception reporting highlights staff and members not trained however significant progress made in this area with GDPR training targets now met.
Statutory Data Protection Officer providing dedicated GDPR expertise, advice and support.
Information Security drop in sessions and workshops held as a joint approach with the Data Protection Officer and Records Management Team.
ELT committed to ensure all Managers target those employees who are ‘hard to reach’ to ensure a minimum of 95% mandatory training completion with over 94% complete at 1st December 2018. Automatic reminders are sent weekly to remind those employees who have not completed the on-line training course and further reminders are issued close to the expiry date of completed training.
Ongoing Information Security and Cyber awareness programme will continue. The latest updates will be incorporated into the training for release on April 1st 2019.
The Council Senior Information Risk Officer will continue to chair weekly meetings to consider Data Protection, GDPR and Cyber Security matters to ensure ongoing profile and prompt consideration of any issues.
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Human error Incident reporting framework, procedure & on line incident form in place & recently revised to meet GDPR requirements.
Weekly SIRO meeting & data breach reporting in place to enable effective response to breaches, tracking, learning and ICO referral assessments.
A communications campaign is ongoing to increase staff awareness, reminder training and data risk issues including breach causes and learning.
Data breaches, near misses, causes and actions continue to be collated to central database to improve
targeted action and learning sharing following weekly discussion at SIRO meeting and escalation to CMT if
and when required.
Corporate Governance Group & Monitoring Officer created sub group to drive communications and cross
Directorate Learning which will continue in Quarter 4.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Disclosure of personal data leading to personal distress, damage and
embarrassment and potential liability claims.
4.1 – The Council’s new GDPR responsibilities fulfilled.
Delivery of the ICT Plan & Strategy
Objective 2 – Achieve risk reduction and increased
information security whilst providing effective service
provision, with the aim of protecting ICT networks from
intrusion and cyber-attacks and to take effective actions to
protect the data held within our systems whilst enabling
effective service delivery.
Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
15
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
15
15
10
3
5
3
5
Data breach leading to financial penalties & intervention by the ICO;
fines of up to 20 million euros or 4% of Gross budget.
Partial or total interruption to service delivery to customers, suppliers or
partners leading to partial or non-delivery of corporate priorities.
Significant reputational impact to the Council & partners
Reputational damage to the Council
Financial impact
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7. WASTE MANGEMENT CONTRACT – Stephen Hall
There is a risk that
The Council’s strategic waste management contract does not deliver the services to the level required
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Poor contract
resourcing and
non-delivery to
contract
specification
Contract Management – Governance & Controls
Governance and oversight of the waste management contract continues to be provided by the Senior Officer Programme Board, chaired by the Executive Director Economy & Infrastructure
A Waste Contract Improvement Plan and Programme is in place to manage contract performance and contract relationships and includes a programme Risk Register
Regular Contract BRAG reports go to Corporate Management Team (CMT)
A high level overview of operational issues and potential new deductions issues is being briefed internally and managed through the risk register.
Regular engagement meetings take place with contractor at both Senior and operational levels
The Waste Operations team regularly monitor performance in line with the contracted performance criteria
Regular updates to Corporate Management Team & Lead Members have been taking place to updated regards options for the mitigation of financial risk and resolution of the historical disputes.
An initial set of agreed maintenance metrics have been developed and will be monitored. Reviews
Internal Audit has undertaken a review of the Programme Board activities the outcome of which will be used to improve programme controls.
The programme team have conducted an internal review of the programme strategy and risks to allow reconsideration of targets by the Executive Director.
The Waste operations team continues to monitor performance closely in line with the contracted performance criteria:
The programme team will continue to work with the Internal Audit Service and other Corporate Risk Management initiatives to ensure the proper controls are in place for this programme.
Work has commenced on a review of the contingency arrangements for the service as recommended by the Amey lessons learned plan.
Strategic Board Meeting with Supplier Managing Director is scheduled to take place in
January
Changes in the market in relation to the disposal of waste streams
The market for both recovered fuel and extracting recyclates remains depressed and the Council continues to work with Renewi to secure a longer term contract for the fuel offtake, and mitigate financial pressures going forward.
Work is ongoing to secure a longer term contract for the fuel offtake, and mitigate financial pressures going forward.
Changes in Government Policy & Waste Legislation
The Policy team and the Waste Operations Team will continue to monitor changes in waste legislation linked to National Waste Resources Strategy and the impact of Brexit and advise on the impact of these changes to the service.
The recently released (18/12/18) UK Government Resource and Waste Strategy has been reviewed and the potential impacts and opportunities for Cumbria County Council and wider Cumbria (as the County’s Waste Disposal Authority) have been identified.
A number of consultations are expected for release (due January 2019) by the DEFRA which will support the final outcome of the Strategy – the Council will fully engage with these consultations as they are released.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Reduced levels of service to the public 2.19 Develop options to increase diversion of waste from landfill. Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
15
Previous quarter Current quarter End Yr Target
DOT
15
15
10
3 5 3 5
Non-compliance to statutory obligations
Reputational damage to the Council
Financial impact
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8.LEARNING DISABILITY PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS – Jo Atkinson
There is a risk that
The Council & Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) are unable to commission services and develop plans for the small number of Individuals with complex support needs.
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Not having assurances on
financial resource transfer into
the health and social care
economy in Cumbria
Discussions continue to take place between the CCG(s) and Council regarding future pooled fund arrangements,
The appointment of the Senior Manager Commissioning in March 2018 has led to improved engagement & clarity of responsibilities with the CCG.
An Additional Needs Framework has been out to tender with the closing date of 9th July. 35 providers have bid and these will be evaluated over the next 3 weeks, the framework will go live from September and will support the development of future services
Interim arrangements are in place to manage new Continuing
Health Care (CHC) packages until all policy and procedures are in
place.
Work will continue to develop local policies and procedures that ensure organisations are operating within national frameworks and are discharging their statutory responsibilities. This will be undertaken through a small task and finish group,
Progress in addressing the outstanding issues in relation to CHC will be monitored via the Health & Wellbeing Board through the CQC action plan.
Discussion continues to take place with both CCG(s) regarding the future commissioning and funding arrangements currently managed through the Learning Disability Pooled Fund.
A joint S117 process has been developed alongside a standard operating procedure. Work is underway to develop staff training.
An interim Partnership Agreement has been agreed and shared with health and social care staff. It sets out partner expectations in relation to joint working particularly in relation to S117 and Continuing Health Care.
The Interim partnership agreement sets out the expectation in relation to funding in- patient provision in assessment and treatment services.
A staff development day has been agreed and will take place in February. The key outcome is that social care and health staff will be clear about each other’s roles. And responsibilities.
An additional needs framework has been agreed through Cabinet – and is "live”. The Framework includes 22 Providers, 8 which are new to Cumbria who can meet the needs of individuals who meet the criteria set out in “Transforming Care”
CQC Action Plan
CHC commissioning arrangements continue to be reviewed prior to Standard Operating Procedures being agreed.
Review governance arrangements and principles for local resolution to include package sign off and disputes
Develop System Dashboard agreeing cross sector KPIs and trajectories. A lack of availability of suitable
and affordable service and
support providers. Limited
capacity within existing service
and support providers.
Work underway with existing providers supporting the development of their service offer. This includes linking in with regional and national training/workforce opportunities e.g. In Positive Behaviour Support.
Additional needs framework has been procured with 22 Providers, 8 of whom are new to Cumbria. Start date 22nd October 2018.
Regular meetings with key Providers in place
Additional needs Framework procured to start mid-November with 22 Providers
Commissioning and operational attendance at Learning Disability and mental health provider forums
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Failure to meet statutory requirements leading to reputational
damage to CCC and individuals not having their care needs met
close to home.
1.18 A joint Council and NHS commissioning strategy for services for people
with a learning disability and/or autism developed. Q3 RISK RATING
Likelihood x impact 15
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
15 15 10
3 5
3
5
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9. COMMISSIONING STRATEGY - Jo Atkinson
There is a risk that
The Council does not fully deliver its commissioning strategy for adult social care, reducing the demand for it’s services and making best and effective us of it’s resources
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
The approach to
prevention not being
effective or not being
demonstrated to be
effective
Ongoing reshaping of Day Services through engagement with Local Area Committees to develop services in line with Commissioning Strategy
The new residential care framework is in place with 99% of homes in
Cumbria now signed up to the new contracting arrangements.
The wider review of Home Care Services is well underway.
The rollout of remodelling of older adults day services will continue on a district basis. Review work will continue in relation all other day service provision.
Trade Unions have been engaged around the future shaping of the services. Work will continue through the Local Area Committees and Area Managers to ensure Members are regularly updated
Quarter 3 is the first full quarter for residential and nursing monitoring information under new contracts.
the pace of review of
Day Services not
delivering expected
outcomes
Ongoing reshaping of Day Services, including engagement with Local Committees, Trade Unions, staff and the public
Business case agreed for the recruitment of social work staff to carry out reviews on people who access day services.
Recruitment is underway with some posts having been filled but not currently up to full capacity. Reviews are underway as part of the Promoting Independence programme and some of those people identified will be accessing day services. Additional priority cohorts of people that would likely benefit from the Promoting Independence programme will be identified.
the scale and pace of
delivery of the Extra
Care Housing (ECH)
Programme
Applications have been made under Extra Care “grant programme” and are being progressed for recommended award decision. Potential awards that were deferred during Q2 have been re-evaluated and recommendations made for decision by the Executive Director.
Development Framework mini-competitions for developments on Council owned sites have taken place and are currently being evaluated.
Grants and mini-competitions will be awarded
Priority delivery areas identified for 2019-20 together with potential Council sites to release under the Development Framework.
Further grant window to be opened on a targeted basis, pending the outcome of further mini-competitions to deliver schemes on Council owned sites via the Development Framework.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Financial impact due to the inability to reduce demand for services
as well as not diverting service users away from residential or
nursing care
Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
12
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
12
12
12
3 4 3 4
Reputational impact and Loss of confidence in the Council
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10.COMPLY WITH REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS & ACHIEVE GOOD INSPECTION RESULTS - Lynn Berryman, Fiona Musgrave, Dan Barton & Steve Healey
There is a risk that The Council fails to meet the standards set out within the regulatory CQC, Ofsted, SEND & HMICFRS frameworks.
Project specific
actions
Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
OFSTED Continuous Improvement Board & DMT Programme Board provide oversight of progress against the Children’s Plan, which consists of 10 recommendations
Ongoing engagement & good working relationship with Ofsted.
Weekly & Monthly Performance monitoring against KPI’s
Self-assessment has been completed and has been presented to the North West Director of Children Services for Ofsted. The letter confirming any actions or recommendations will be fed into the NW Peer Challenge Process.
CQC Governance & Oversight is provided by the Cumbria Health & Wellbeing Board
Reviewed Membership & Terms of Reference for Health & Wellbeing Board and refreshed the governance framework for the ways of working and decision making.
Health & Wellbeing Strategy in place
Health & Care Systems in North Cumbria & Morecambe Bay, leadership, governance, strategies & performance management in place.
Care Quality Commission Local System Review Action Plan for Cumbria in place to address 10 areas of improvement in four priority areas: ICT, Workforce, Communications & Engagement & Commissioning
A deep dive into the ICT workstream has been completed and assurances offered to the HWBB in January 2019. Work has been prioritised to deliver compatible Wi-Fi in all Cumbria NHS and LA for our workforces.
A deep dive on the workforce workstream has been completed and good progress is being made with a plan in place to deliver the remainder of the actions.
Identify Services that could trail blaze new workforce model
Develop & deliver a shared communications & engagement plan re digital uptake
Review the Health & Wellbeing Strategy, including priorities, Performance Management Framework and links to ICS.
HMICFRS
Dedicated Fire Reform team now established to lead, manage and coordinate the preparation and inspection
Updates on progress presented to Corporate Management Team (CMT) & to Cabinet Briefing
Attend National and Regional Briefing Sessions
An internal Fire and Rescue self-assessment has been carried out which has been benchmarked against the HMICFRS judgement criteria
Presentation have been delivered to Communities and Place Scrutiny Board and have agreed to establish a scrutiny working group to further support preparations
HMICFRS is a standing agenda on weekly Directorate Leadership Team meetings to ensure workloads are progressed
A progress update is verbally presented to the Service Management Team on a monthly basis
Service wide communications take place to ensure all staff are aware of the inspection and what the service is doing to prepare.
Regular contact is maintained with a dedicated Service Liaison lead from the inspection team.
All data requests are accommodated
HMICFRS preparation working group established, involving representatives from CFRS and relevant County Council teams.
All scrutiny working group sessions have now been completed, focusing on the Effectiveness, Efficiency and People pillars of the inspection.
CFO and Portfolio holder to attend HMICFRS Chiefs update event on 21st January 2019 in London.
Further HMICFRS data and document collection requests expected in January 2019.
Ongoing updates are planned for the Service and Corporate Management Team meetings as well as Cabinet Briefing meeting.
Fire Reform management will continue to attend national HMICFRS Sector Improvement conferences.
Tranche 1 findings report now published. Ongoing discussions planned with other Fire & Rescue Services to ensure information is gathered and sector learning takes place.
Ongoing engagement sessions planned with the HMICFRS Service Liaison Lead.
Awaiting announcement of HMICFRS tranche 3 inspection dates, which are expected to take place in June/July 2019.
SEND
(special educational
need (SEN),
disability or
additional needs)
The Council’s SEND Inspection Preparation Group provides monthly partnership oversight of inspection preparation.
Group has incorporated feedback from recent neighbouring inspections.
Governance provided by Children With Disabilities group of the Children’s Trust Board.
Updates provided to Health and Wellbeing Board.
Partnership Self Evaluation Form (SEF) and improvement plan being rewritten in readiness for SEND Inspection.
Audit of EHCPs added to the People monthly audit cycle.
Use of SEND Inspection Preparation Group to oversee the Self Evaluation Form and improvement plan and to hold all partners to account for their delivery of agreed priorities.
A Communications Strategy is in the process of implementation.
Quarterly SEND performance meetings to add extra assurance to governance process planned to start in new format from December
Increased and regular communication with Chairs of CCGs relating to priority areas and development of improvement plan.
Key priorities of engagement and co-production being addressed by co-production workshops, creation of co-production charter and inception of Young Person’s SEND stakeholder panel
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Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Failure to deliver services to public/customers This is a cross cutting risk addressing the Council’s capacity to
meet regulatory standards and delivery good inspection results in
the listed areas above and as such it’s impact to CPDP is
extensive.
1.33 The implementation of the Council’s actions to deliver the
improvements set out in the Health and Wellbeing Boards’
response to the Care Quality Commission’s Local System review of
Cumbria Completed.
Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
10
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
10
10
10
2 5 2 5
Failing to meet legislative requirements causing poor inspection
results, intervention by the regulator and potential loss of service(s)
Reputational damage to the Council
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11.SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS - Lynn Berryman & Fiona Musgrave
There is a risk that there may be a serious failure in protecting children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Staff shortages: a lack of capacity or capability
Children’s Workforce Strategy; staff shortages still exist in West Cumbria and shortages have been met in the North and South of the County.
Following a recent reshaping it has been identified that the current Safeguarding Adult Manager does not have the staffing structure to support the development of safeguarding practice adult social care services. A review of current vacant posts has been undertaken to identify additional resource to support the Safeguarding Adult Manager
Staff shortages in West Cumbria continue to be addressed through proactive recruitment campaigns.
Safer Families Project in West Cumbria will start in October 2018.
The Safeguarding Adults Service Manager is to present an options proposal to members of DMT for consideration in pursuit of strengthening capacity within operational services for safeguarding practice.
The Adult Social Care restructure includes a growth bid to develop the transformation of the service which will enable the development of strength based approaches to free up capacity and improve staff wellbeing.
Policies, procedures
& protocols not being
clear, up to date,
understood and
adhered to
The Workforce & Practice Board provides management oversight Children:
A Policy Framework is in place and continues to be updated using TriX
An Audit Quality Assurance Framework is in place
A supervision Policy is in place Adults:
Adult Social Care are currently exploring adopting the TriX system to support this area of work.
Children’s Practice standards will be signed off and implemented.
Within Adults, the Strategic Investment Group approved capital investment to enable Adult Social Care to adopt the TriX system and a project group is now being drawn together and lessons from the implementation in children’s services will be used.
A new Safeguarding Case File Audit process will be introduced to provide assurance that policies, procedures and protocols are effectively understood and adhered to. The results of the audit will be provided to the teams and service areas to assist them in identifying key areas for improvement and learning.
There has been a recognition that performance in terms of adult safeguarding cases was not where we would want it to be. The service has undertaken a review of cases to ensure that people in Cumbria are safe, that processes are working appropriately and that we have plans in place to improve current performance. This review was reported to CMT in Quarter 3.
training and supervision being ineffective or inadequate
Performance measures for Supervision in Children’s Services are in place and monitored on a monthly basis
In Adult Social Care a new supervision tool is being developed to staff development.
Safeguarding Training is mandatory and compliance will be monitored.
The Children’s Workforce training plan is under review
In Adults, work continues via the Countywide Workforce Development Group to develop a new Supervision Policy.
The Safeguarding Passport has been refreshed and is applicable to all staff groups within Adult Services. The passport has been uploaded to iTrent to monitor compliance and engagement. .Briefings to staff will be provided via the CSAB news update.
Practice Learning Hubs are undertaken in each division on a quarterly basis by the Safeguarding Service Manager to provide regular updates on any key policy or practice updates. The sessions also provide an opportunity for practitioners to reflect and discuss key practice issues relating to Safeguarding Adults.
Breakdown of partner relationships.
Cumbria Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB), business plan and performance monitoring is in place to provide oversight, challenge partners and monitor partners individually and collectively.
The Cumbria Safeguarding Adult Board has engaged in a number of Board Development Sessions commissioned by the new Independent Chair. Key partners to the Board are now also identified as Chairs to the Board Sub-groups to support engagement and agency ownership.
2017-18 Annual Reports and 2018-21 Business Plans signed off for the LSCB and the CSAB.
A further CSA Board Development session took place on 2nd October with all partner organisations in attendance. Focused action plans resulting from this have been developed and residual actions will be incorporated into the 2019-20 Business Plan
The new legislative framework for Children’s Safeguarding Arrangements is being overseen by a “Executive Board” for the Safeguarding Partners. Communications will be developed and a letter from the partners was sent in October 2018 to describe the arrangements to take the partnership in 2019. Further meetings will take place on March 5th and plans are currently being developed. A LSCB Peer Review is planned for the 6-7 March 2019 focussing on readiness for the new safeguarding arrangements.
Further development sessions for Cumbria Safeguarding Adult Board is being planned to continue the progress that has been made to date.
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Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Serious injury or death to a child, young person or adult
Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
10
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
10
10
10
2
5
2
5
Investigations carried out by - A safeguarding Adults review (SAR) or
Serious Case review (SCR)
Liability claims against the Council
Reputational damage to the Council
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12. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE INTEGRATION – Fiona Musgrave
There is a risk that The Council will not be able to maintain the pace required to deliver a fully integrated Health & Care Service aligned to ICC’s
Caused by Current controls & measures in place to manage the risk Quarter 4 planned improvements to controls & measures to manage the risk.
Competing priorities within CCC (due to financial challenges)
Currently reviewing the integration arrangements and exploring opportunities for co-location of health and care services to maintain current management arrangements to deliver against CCC MTFP’s whilst delivering improved joined up services to the people of Cumbria.
Pilot co-location of health and care teams identified in the Eden ICC a memorandum of understanding is being developed that will be the blueprint for future co-location opportunities.
On-going discussion about future team forms and phased implementation of phased integration of Reablement and Rehabilitation supported by a section 75 agreements in the North.
Transfer of learning between North and South Cumbria ICC development to ensure more consistent delivery.
Performance in the North is showing good progress on Delayed Transfers of Care which is being attributed to the move to ICCs. Further work is now underway to develop the links with communities.
Work with South Cumbria to formalise ICC structures and functions giving greater assurance of delivery is underway
Learning from both the North and South Systems was shared at a joint event in November which was well-attended by both systems and was supported by CLIC and BLIC. Further events are planned for the spring.
Sign off of ICC phase 2 in North Cumbria has been agreed by the SLB at their meeting in January with a focus on community development and population health.
Eden ICC and Eden Social Care are now co-located in the Lonsdale Unit in Penrith Hospital. The work to evaluate the success of this move and any lessons will be undertaken over the next Quarter.
Development of a robust OD plan to support managers and practitioners with new ways of working and working across organisational boundaries.
A Project Initiation Document has been signed off by DMT to implement the first phase of Reablement and rehabilitation integration. Work is now underway to deliver this and monitoring in place.
Resulting in
Main Impacts of risks to Customer & Council Links to Council Plan Delivery Plan Quarter 3 Risk Rating
Failure to deliver a well- integrated service to our customers/the public 1.2 Integration of health and care services within Integrated Care
Communities in Cumbria planned.
1.9 The initial integration of health and care services within
Integrated Care in Cumbria Implemented.
Q3 RISK RATING likelihood x impact
8
Previous quarter
Current quarter
End Yr Target
DOT
8 8
8
2
4
2
4
Failure to meet legislative requirements
Failure to deliver CCC CPDP outcomes/partnership outcomes
Reputational damage to the Council/Partnerships