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)