Issue - meetings

To receive an update on progress made in the development of Joint Priorities for Health and Social Care.

RECEIVED the report on the development of Joint Health and Adult Social Care Service Priorities for information.

NOTED

Doug Wilson’s introduction of the report highlighted:

•  There had been work over the last 12 months across health and social care to develop commissioning priorities.

•  The focus was supporting local people’s access to good information and offering support to regain independence.

•  There had been significant engagement, particularly with partnership boards and patient participation groups.

IN RESPONSE comments and questions were received, including:

1.    Proposed changes to walk in services were discussed, and that patients liked the ability to walk in and see a GP without booking an appointment. There should also be a facility to cancel appointments once booked.

2.    It was confirmed that feedback was being sought in advance of the final version of the joint priorities document to be submitted to the Joint Commissioning Board. Any more views should be provided within the next two weeks. There would be regular updates to the Health and Wellbeing Board on progress.

3.    Communications were important and that users were aware of facilities available.

AGREED that Health and Wellbeing Board noted the update report and any further feedback to be sent to Doug Wilson directly.