Laurence Jones

Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Invitee

Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 23 April 2026 5:30 pm

The Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission of Leicester City Council was scheduled to discuss the Care Quality Commission's inspection of the Integrated Crisis Response Service, an update on support for carers, and progress on the Autism and Neurodiversity Delivery Plan. The meeting was also set to cover new employment legislation, a summary of the LLR LeDeR Annual Report, and the commission's work programme.

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission Officer

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 5:30 pm

The Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission of Leicester Council was scheduled to discuss updates on Ofsted inspections, the development of Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams, and the implications of the government's Schools White Paper. The commission was also set to review its work programme.

Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Invitee

Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 12 March 2026 5:30 pm

The Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission of Leicester City Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a range of important topics concerning the department's services and performance. Key areas scheduled for review included the Care Quality Commission's inspection report for the Reablement Service, strategies to combat social isolation and loneliness, and the department's equality and diversity development plans for the upcoming year. The commission also reviewed the annual report on adult social care complaints and commendations for 2024/25, and the Social Care and Education department's priorities and performance ambitions for 2026/27.

Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 5 March 2026 9:30 am

The Leicester City Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of public health initiatives and service updates. Key topics included a three-year action plan for children and young people's engagement, updates on adult mental health services, and the progress of the Changing Futures programme for individuals facing multiple disadvantages. The board was also set to review the performance of the CURE smoking cessation service and receive updates on neighbourhood working and the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) reorganisation.

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission Officer

Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 5:30 pm

The Children, Young People and Education Scrutiny Commission of Leicester City Council met on Tuesday 3 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the department's priorities, equality and diversity development, and the Families First Partnership Programme. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the findings and recommendations of the High Needs Block Task Group, which had undertaken an in-depth evaluation of SEND funding.