To receive an update on the implementation of the actions of the Sub-Board and consider any further actions required (as set out in the submitted action tracker).

The Sub-Board noted the submitted action tracker.  The Senior Democratic, Overview and Scrutiny Officer provided the following updates:

·         Update on Minute 18 (meeting 23 November 2023) – the Director of Adult and Community Services reported that information on dental hygiene was provided to care providers by Adult Social Care and the Integrated Care Organisation on a regular basis.  The Director of Public Health reported that Public Health continued to work with partners to address this from a public health perspective.  Therefore, this recommendation was captured within existing work streams and the Sub-Board was asked to note this recommendation as completed.

·         Update on Minute 18 (meeting 23 November 2023) – the Director of Adult and Community Services reported that care homes work with primary care to ensure that all residents access screening services.  The Director of Public Health reported that Public Health continued to work with partners to address this from a public health perspective.  Therefore, this recommendation was captured within existing work streams and the Sub-Board was asked to note this recommendation as completed.

Members were also informed that an annual review on improvements in dental access and planned oral health improvement initiatives featured on the work programme for 2024/25.