Agenda and minutes

Cllr Ellerby substituted for Cllr O’Sullivan.

There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests, personal, or personal and prejudicial interests made.  No whip was declared.

There were no public speaking requests.

Resolved - That the minutes of the meeting of this panel held on 23 September 2022, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the Chairman.

hairman welcomed Julie Warren, Interim Director Primary Care and Assurance, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, and Margaret Naylor, Clinical Lead and South Yorkshire Local Dental Network Chair, to the meeting.  The Chairman explained that Julie and Margaret had been invited to provide an update to the panel on accessibility and performance of local NHS dentistry.

Julie and Margaret delivered a comprehensive presentation on relevant issues, including an overview of the national position, local initiatives to improve funding, treatment and accessibility, the transfer of responsibility for dental commissioning, and next steps.

Members discussed the presentation and situation in detail, asking a range of pertinent questions, including on changes to the dental contract, steps being taken to improve the access to NHS dentists, workforce challenges, and funding arrangements.  Julie and Margaret answered appropriately.

Resolved – (a) That Julie Warren and Margaret Naylor be thanked for their informative presentation and for responding to members’ questions, and (b) that the Health Scrutiny Panel continue to monitor the situation on behalf of local residents.  

The Chairman introduced a short briefing that had been received from Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust regarding their proposal to develop a group leadership model.  This was intended to improve collaboration, deliver priorities, and implement changes arising from the ongoing Acute Services Review.

A short discussion was held amongst members.

Resolved – That further discussions be held in public between the Health Scrutiny Panel and Trust representatives in due course.

There was no Added Item for discussion at the meeting.

The Chairman welcomed Erica Ellerington, Head of Primary Care Transformation, North Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership, to the meeting.  The Chairman explained that Erica had kindly attended to provide a short update on radiotherapy and other relevant issues.

Members discussed the situation regarding radiotherapy, asking questions as appropriate.

Resolved – (a) That Erica Ellerington be thanked for attending the meeting and for providing the briefing; and (b) that the issue be kept under review by the Health Scrutiny Panel.