Issue - meetings

Joint report of NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group.

The Committee considered the joint report of the NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the NHS Southport and Formby CCG, that provided an update about the work of the CCGs. The report outlined details of the following:

·       Covid-19 Vaccination Programme;

·       Annual Flu Vaccinations;

·       Changing Commissioning Landscape;

·       Sefton Mental Health Review;

·       Changes at Cheshire Merseyside Health and Care Partnership;

·       Continued Covid-19 Measures in Healthcare Settings;

·       General Practice Update;

·       Patient Experience;

·       Specialist Cancer Clinics at Ormskirk Hospital;

·       Engagement Report Published on North Mersey Blood Cancer Proposals;

·       Collection of GP Data for Planning and Research Paused;

·       Invitation to Virtual “Big Chat” Annual Reviews; and

·       Governing Body Meetings.

Fiona Taylor, Chief Officer for the Sefton CCGs, attended the meeting to present the update report and to respond to questions raised by Members of the Committee.

Further to Minute No. 8 (2) of 22 June 2021, a verbal update was provided on Hightown Village GP Surgery and issues regarding access.

Members of the Committee asked questions/raised matters on the following issues:

·       Clarification was sought regarding numbers of covid vaccinations provided. Additional information could be provided.

·       When specialist cancer clinics would return in the Southport area.

RESOLVED: That

(1)      the update report submitted by the Sefton Clinical Commissioning Groups, be received; and

(2)      the Chief Officer, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG be requested to provide clarification regarding numbers of covid vaccinations provided.