This report seeks approval to the procurement
approach to Healthwatch provision in the borough.
Local authorities are required to commission a local Healthwatch
organisation under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Healthwatch
acts as a consumer
champion for users of health and care services, their families,
carers and the public.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Income over £5m & policies or new income, reserves use, overspend over £300K;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2018
Report access: Open;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 4 Feb 2019 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead director: Strategic Director of Social Care
Department: Public Services Reform Department
Contact: Joanna Mccormick Email: Joanna.Mccormick@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 0741207694.
Consultees
Sets up service which will enable consultation
with residents
What is the total value of the decision?: No - BDT