The Panel has responsibility
for Scrutiny functions as they relate to: -
·
All health-related issues, including liaison with
NHS Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Health and Wellbeing
Board and Healthwatch.
·
All functions of the Council contained in the
National Health Service Act 2006, the Local Authority (Public
Heath, Health and Wellbeing Boards and Health Scrutiny) Regulations
2013 (“the Regulations”) - which came into force on
1st April 2013, the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and
related regulations.
·
Reports and recommendations to relevant NHS bodies,
relevant health service providers, the Secretary of State or
Regulators.
·
Initiating the response to any formal consultation
undertaken by relevant NHS Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups
or other health providers or commissioners on any substantial
development or variation in services.
·
Participating with other relevant neighbouring local
authorities in any joint scrutiny arrangements of NHS Trusts
providing cross border services.
·
Decisions made by or actions of the Health and
Wellbeing Board.
·
Public Health – Intelligence and
Evidence
·
Public Health – Health Protection and NHS
Facing
·
Public Health - Transformation
·
Public Health – Commissioning
·
Healthier City
·
Mental Health
·
Commissioning Mental Health and
Disability
·
HeadStart Programme