Agenda item

8.1

The Committee received a report of NHS Sheffield reviewing the position with regard to the planned intermediate care facility, identifying the factors influencing progress and containing a proposed timetable for reviewing the requirements for such a facility.

8.2

Tim Furness, Chief of Business, Planning and Partnerships, NHS Sheffield, presented the report.

8.3

In response to questions from Members of the Committee, Tim Furness stated that the figure of 120 beds had been suggested around five years ago, following analysis in terms of demand and cost-effectiveness.  He also confirmed that, although discussions had been held with Council Planning Officers, a suitable site for the facility had not yet been identified.

8.4

RESOLVED: That the Committee:-

(a)       notes the contents of the report now submitted, together with the responses to the questions now raised; and

(b)       requests the Scrutiny Policy Officer to facilitate discussions, as a matter of urgency, between Councillor Leigh Bramall, Cabinet Member for Business, Skills and Development, Planning officers and the Clinical Commissioning Group, together with any other Council officers who would be responsible for identifying a suitable site for the construction of the intermediate care facility.