Decision details

The Council heard an informative presentation by Sally Amor, Child Health Commissioner/Public Health Specialist together with a report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience and Trauma Informed Care. Members were given the opportunity to ask questions and then the Depute Provost formally thanked Sally for her presentation to the Council.

Decision

The Council:-

1.     Noted the importance of offsetting the effect of childhood adversity as detailed in the 2018 Director of Public Health Annual Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences.

2.     Supported the principle of the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership working as a trauma informed and trauma responsive health and social care service.

(Ref: Report and Presentation by the Child Health Commissioner dated 31 October 2018, submitted)