Issue - meetings

Report by Chief Social Work Officer

The Board gave consideration to a report presenting the Argyll and Bute Chief Social Work Officer report for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.  The report provided oversight and accountability within the local authority for all social work and social care services delegated to the Integration Joint Board.

The Chief Social Work Officer paid tribute to Alex Taylor, former Chief Social Work Officer who was responsible for the work carried out during period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

Decision

The Integration Joint Board –

1.    Noted and endorsed the contents of the Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report for 2019 to 2020.

2.    Acknowledged the efforts of social work and social care staff across all sectors, as well as unpaid carers in continuing to support the people of Argyll and Bute.

3.    Noted that the approved report would be forwarded to the Scottish Government.

(Reference:  Report by Head of Adult Services and Chief Social Work Officer dated 25 November 2020, submitted)