Issue - decisions

Health Services Optimisation

10/10/2017 - Health Services Optimisation

1.    To approve the allocation of resources to continue the work programme     opposing the proposed downgrade of Charing Cross Hospital, including the closure of the 24 hour Accident & Emergency unit.

2.    To note that, despite strategic differences with the NHS over the Shaping a Healthier Future (SaHF) proposals, the Council will continue to work closely with NHS agencies to provide high quality integrated health and social care services for residents and service users.

3.    To delegate authority to the Interim Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, to agree activities and expenditure of up to a maximum of £150,000in line with the work programme set out in this report.