Agenda item

3.1

In response to a question from Mike Simpkin (Sheffield Save Our NHS) referred to in the document circulated by the Policy and Improvement Officer, regarding Continuing HealthCare and CQC Assessment, the Chair (Councillor Pat Midgley) indicated that the issues raised in the question would be covered in the forthcoming presentation on Continuing Healthcare.

3.2

In response to questions from Sue Harding and Dorothy Dimberline referred to in the document circulated by the Policy and Improvement Officer, regarding Birch Avenue and Woodland View Nursing Homes, the Chair (Councillor Pat Midgley) stated that the Committee were not content to let these care homes close and that such closure should be avoided at all costs and Members wanted to understand the issues in detail.  She indicated that the issues raised in the questions would be covered in the forthcoming presentation on Continuing Healthcare.

3.3

In response to a question from Peter Selby, Mandy Philbin (Chief Nurse, NHS Sheffield) apologised that he had not received a response to his questions regarding his wife’s care, but stated that she would look into the matter and get back to him.

3.4

Reference was made to a written question submitted by Deborah Cobbett regarding the Hospital Services Programme. The Policy and Improvement Officer said that she would arrange for a written response to be provided to her.

3.5

Andrew Taylor gave an insight into his personal life and stated that there were inequalities in the services provided to vulnerable people He asked why the care services were unable to help all those who needed it.  The Chair told Mr. Taylor that she was unable to respond to him personally but if he left his details someone would get back to him.

3.6

The Chair indicated that all the questions would be covered in the presentation and subsequent discussion, but the questioners would be allowed to respond afterwards.