Agenda and minutes

There were no substitutes at the meeting.

Jen Allen, Manager, Healthwatch North Lincolnshire was in attendance.

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.

The Chairman welcomed Dr James Bailey, Medical Director, Helen Horth, Director of Operations - Humber University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Shaun Stacey, Chief Operating Officer – Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and Jane Ellerton, Head of Strategic Commissioning - North Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership to the meeting.

The Chairman explained that the witnesses had been invited to provide an update to the panel on oncology and haematology services in North Lincolnshire and the wider Humber area.  The Chairman invited the representatives to deliver a presentation.  Dr Bailey led on the delivery of the presentation, which covered the current situation for both oncology and haematology, and future aspirations, key challenges, governance arrangements, and a proposed timescale for the delivery of the improved service model. The other witnesses contributed throughout.  

Members asked questions on the topics, including the causes of the local challenges and work to address these, workforce issues, radiotherapy, pharmacy, and the costs and benefits of centralisation of services.  NHS representatives responded fully to these questions and engaged in a detailed discussion about local service planning and provision.

Resolved – (a) That Dr James Bailey, Helen Horth, Shaun Stacey, and Jane Ellerton be thanked for their attendance and presentation, and (b) that the situation continue to be closely monitored, with regular updates provided to the panel.

There was no Added Item scheduled for this meeting.

There were no other items due to be discussed at the meeting.