Issue - meetings

The Board considered an update from Tim Spilsbury, Chairman, Bromley Communications and Engagement Network and Susie Clark, Communications Executive (LBB) on the activity of the Bromley Communications and Engagement Network during 2018.

The Bromley Communications and Engagement Network had been established in 2014 as an operational group bringing together communication and engagement representatives from across the Bromley statutory and voluntary sector to share work ideas and best practice, as well as delivering joint campaigns, information and engagement activities.  The Network also worked to help local people to improve community health and wellbeing, and support agreed Borough priorities and other community initiatives.  During 2018, there had been a significant increase in the membership of the Bromley Communications and Engagement Network which now included the Fire Service, Metropolitan Police Service and local schools and colleges.  The Network had met on a regular basis to share information and advertise high profile campaigns, encourage wider participation of public surveys, and promote public events and high profile meetings which was supported by the use of an engagement tracker.  Work planned for 2019 included promoting primary and domiciliary care services, as well as engaging service users with the opportunities available through Direct Payments. 

In response to a question from a Board Member, the Chairman, Bromley Communications and Engagement Network confirmed that the Bromley Communications and Engagement Network had no direct funding, but that the Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group provided administrative support to the Network.  A Board Member emphasised the vital importance of engaging patients with any plans to develop new care pathways and commended the work of the Network in informing and engaging Bromley residents.  Another Board Member was pleased to note the work undertaken by the Network to bring partners together in promoting key health and wellbeing messages.

RESOLVED that the update be noted.