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Councillor Warren raised concerns about a case she had become involved in regarding a care experienced young person and was concerned that the Council was failing as a corporate parent to some of their young people.
In response, the Corporate Parenting and Commissioning Manager asked Councillor Warren to email her details of the case and she would provide a detailed response following the Committee.
Councillor Alexander sought clarification on some of the issues which had been raised regarding those attending the new Covid vaccine clinic in Elgin and reports that some of those attending were having to wait outside in the cold for a considerable period of time before being admitted to attend their appointment.
In response, the Chief Officer, Health and Social Care confirmed that he was aware of the issues and following the Committee was having a meeting with the Lead Officer to discuss the problems further and would report back to Councillors following the meeting.
Councillor Alexander further asked why the injections were not being carried out at doctor surgeries.
In response, the Chief Officer, Health and Social Care confirmed that discussions had taken place with GP surgeries and it was felt that they needed to be able to continue with the primary care functions however, if staff wished to assist in the vaccination centres outwith their working hours, this was an option open to them.