To receive any questions or petitions from members of the public
Minutes:
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Two questions were received from Michael Suter, Chair of Sheffield Save our NHS. These were read out by the Policy & Improvement Officer: |
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Q: The new South Yorkshire Integrated Care System Board has not consulted with the public on their constitution or responded to members of Sheffield Save Our NHS about the new constitution. This does not bode well for public accountability and transparency. Can the Sheffield Health scrutiny committee ensure all meetings of the ICS/ ICB are in public and the public are allowed to submit questions? Can the ICB confirm that no private companies will be members of the Board. Why has there been no consultation with the public, as there has been in other parts of England and Wales in the setting up of the Board and its functions?
The Policy and Improvement Officer confirmed that a response had been requested from the Integrated Care Board, and would be sent to the questioner and members of the sub-committee once received. |
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Q: Since the CQC audit of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals last year where they found the Trust was no longer good but requires improvement. Has the Health Scrutiny Committee followed this report up by monitoring any improvements in the health care specifically has there been an increase in staffing levels if so can you report on them. Has the mental health services improved and can you find out what improvements have taken place. The maternity services are of particular concern due to the ongoing staffing shortages and the safety levels for patients. Can you inform the public on whether the maternity services have improved and find out what the staffing levels are at present.
The Chair confirmed that these issues would be added to the Committee’s work programme, and a written response sent to the questioner. |