Meetings

Scrutiny of the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services

This page gives details of any meetings held which will, or did, discuss the matter, and includes links to the relevant Papers, Agendas and Minutes.

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Meeting: 05/12/2013 - Health and Social Care Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 3)

3 Letter from the Deputy Minister for Social Services in relation to the 'When I am ready' scheme

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Minutes:

3b.1 The Committee noted the letter from the Deputy Minister for Social Services in relation to the 'When I am ready' scheme.


Meeting: 21/11/2012 - Health and Social Care Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 4)

4 Letter from the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services - Continuing NHS Healthcare arrangements

HSC(4)-31-12 paper 8

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Minutes:

4.1 The Committee noted the letter.


Meeting: 03/10/2012 - Health and Social Care Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 2)

2 Scrutiny of the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services

HSC(4)-25-12 paper 1

 

Gwenda Thomas AM, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services

Rob Pickford, Director of Social Services Wales and Children, Welsh Government

Martin Swain, Deputy Director Children, Young People and Families, Welsh Government

 

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Minutes:

2.1 The Deputy Minister responded to questions from members of the Committee.

 

2.2 The Deputy Minister agreed to share with the Committee a card developed in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Society for use by people with dementia.

 

2.3 The Deputy Minister agreed to write to the Committee with information on the progress made since the appointment of the Autism Employment Ambassador for Wales.


Meeting: 14/07/2011 - Children, Young People and Education Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 3)

3 Scrutiny of the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services (10:00 - 11:00)

Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services

Rob Pickford, Director of Social Services Wales

Martin Swain, Lead for Children and Families Partnership Working

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Minutes:

3.1 The Chair welcomed Gwenda Thomas AM, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services.

 

3.2 The Minister answered questions from Members on her portfolio and priorities.

 

3.3 The Minister agreed to provide the Committee with the following information:

 

·         The number of cases currently being handled by CAFCASS;

·         The implications that changes to legal aid might have in relation to child protection issues;

·         The number of court cases being referred by local authorities.