Amy Gibbs
Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Amy Gibbs's council service, particularly in 2024, has been heavily focused on health, wellbeing, and inclusive education within Tower Hamlets. As Chair of Tower Hamlets Together, her recent activities highlight a commitment to strategic planning and community engagement.
In 2024, Gibbs took a leading role in shaping the future of Special Education Needs, Disabilities, and Inclusion (SENDI) by chairing discussions on the Draft Strategy 2024-2029. Her emphasis on expanding post-16 provision and broadening the strategy's scope to encompass life aspects demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to supporting individuals with SEND. She also championed internal collaboration, particularly concerning COVID booster accessibility, and underscored the critical importance of improving parent pathways for SEND concerns, acknowledging the invaluable role of the parent carer forum.
Gibbs also spearheaded the Just Say Hello
campaign, a cost-effective initiative designed for broad engagement through the Tower Hamlets Together partnership, showcasing her ability to identify and promote impactful, accessible programs. The presentation of the Be Well
report further solidifies her dedication to proactive health and wellbeing strategies.
While the provided information only details activity in 2024, this year's contributions reveal a consistent interest in improving services for vulnerable populations and fostering collaborative solutions. Her focus appears to be on strategic development, ensuring comprehensive support systems, and leveraging partnerships for community benefit. The emphasis on parent involvement and accessible campaigns suggests a commitment to a more inclusive and responsive approach to health and wellbeing.
Yearly Activity Timeline
During 2024, Amy Gibbs, as Chair of Tower Hamlets Together, played a significant role in shaping health and wellbeing initiatives. Her primary activities centered around the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board meeting in April, where she led discussions on the Draft Special Education Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Strategy 2024 to 2029. Key priorities she emphasized included expanding post-16 provision, broadening the strategy's focus to encompass life aspects, and fostering internal collaboration on issues such as COVID booster accessibility. Gibbs also stressed the importance of improving parent pathways for SEND concerns and recognized the value of the parent carer forum. Additionally, she introduced the Just Say Hello
campaign, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and potential for broad engagement through the Tower Hamlets Together partnership, and presented the Be Well
report.
Monthly Activity in 2024
Amy Gibbs, in her role as Stakeholder (non-voting) and Chair of Tower Hamlets Together, attended the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on September 23, 2024. The provided information does not indicate she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in September 2024
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 23rd September, 2024 5.00 p.m. - 23 September 2024
Amy Gibbs, in her capacity as Stakeholder (non-voting) and Chair of Tower Hamlets Together, was present at the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on September 23, 2024. However, the provided document does not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Amy Gibbs, in her role as Chair of Tower Hamlets Together, attended the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on June 10, 2024. However, the available documentation does not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by her during the meeting.
Meetings in June 2024
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 10th June, 2024 5.00 p.m. - 10 June 2024
Amy Gibbs attended the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on June 10, 2024, in her capacity as Chair of Tower Hamlets Together. However, the available documentation does not indicate that she made any statements or took any specific actions during the meeting.
During April 2024, Amy Gibbs, in her role as Chair of Tower Hamlets Together, presided over the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on April 16th. She managed the administrative opening of the meeting, including outlining remote participation procedures and handling apologies, minutes, and declarations of interest. Gibbs actively engaged in discussions on the Draft Special Education Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Strategy 2024 to 2029, emphasizing the need for expanded post-16 provision, a broader life-aspect focus for the strategy, and internal collaboration on issues like COVID booster accessibility. She also highlighted the importance of improving parent pathways for SEND concerns and the value of the parent carer forum. Regarding staffing for the strategy, she confirmed adequate resources and manageable caseloads. Gibbs also introduced the Just Say Hello campaign, noting its cost-effectiveness and potential for wider engagement through the Tower Hamlets Together partnership, and presented the Be Well report.
Meetings in April 2024
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 5.00 p.m. - 16 April 2024
Amy Gibbs, Chair of Tower Hamlets Together, opened the meeting by outlining remote participation procedures and ensuring clear audio. She managed the initial administrative items, including calling for apologies, agreeing to minutes, and declaring interests. She then introduced the first agenda item, the Draft Special Education Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Strategy 2024 to 2029, and actively participated in the discussion. Responding to questions, she highlighted the need to develop post-16 provision for SEND, expand the strategy's focus beyond education to all aspects of life, and committed to internal collaboration on issues like COVID booster accessibility. She also acknowledged the importance of improving pathways for parents with SEND concerns and emphasized the value of the parent carer forum. Regarding staffing for the strategy, she confirmed sufficient resources and manageable caseloads, sharing an anecdote about real-time issue resolution. After moving on to the COVID booster update, she introduced the Just Say Hello campaign, noting its cost-effectiveness and potential for broader engagement through the Tower Hamlets Together partnership. Finally, she introduced the Be Well report.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
3 meetings
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 23rd September, 2024 5.00 p.m.
The meeting covered a number of urgent public health issues and new plans and policies to be implemented in the borough. The Board approved the North East London Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2024-2029 and the associated action plans for the borough, as well as the new Violence Against Women and Girls and Women's Safety Strategy 2024-29. They discussed the findings of the Annual Public Health Report and its implications for Tower Hamlets and heard updates on the Better Care Fund review, Children’s Mental Health Services and provision for Children with Special Educational Needs, including an update on the SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2029. The Board noted a report on Maternity and Neonatal Demand and Capacity and also a report on Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2023. Finally, they received an update on preparations for the forthcoming Care Quality Commission inspection of Adult Social Care services.
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 10th June, 2024 5.00 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on 10 June 2024 focused on several key health and social care issues, including the approval of a new sexual and reproductive health strategy, updates on SEND improvements, and the serious violence and exploitation strategy.
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 5.00 p.m.
The council meeting focused on several key community and health initiatives, including the adoption of a mental health prevention concordat, the development of a Be Well program for health prevention, and the endorsement of a campaign to combat loneliness. The meeting also addressed updates on COVID-19 booster vaccinations and the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategy.
Decisions from Meetings
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 3
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 0