Principal
Functions
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All the powers of an Overview and Scrutiny Committee as set out in
section 21 of the Local Government Act 2000 and Local Government
and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, in particular:
·
To discharge functions under the Health and Social Care Act
2001
·
To discharge any functions under the Health and Social Care Act
2012 and any subsequent regulations
·
To develop policy within the scope of the Committee and make
recommendations to the Cabinet
·
Monitor the administration and spending in services within its
scope
·
To review the impact of decisions and policies implemented by the
Council
·
Lead responsibility for scrutinising the relevant Cabinet
Members(s).
Scope
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Health of both children and adults (including public health).
·
The provision, maintenance and improvement of primary and acute NHS
services in the borough.
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The provision of mental health services in the borough.
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Adult social care services in the borough, including the exercise
of statutory responsibilities in relation to the scrutiny of health
as set out in Article 6 and also the voluntary and community
sector.
·
Health and Adult Social Care commissioning services.
·
Any other matter allocated by the Policy and Oversight Board.