Agenda and draft minutes

There were no substitutions.

There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests and personal or personal and prejudicial interests.

No whip was declared.

There were no public speaking requests.

The Chairman welcomed Alex Seale - North Lincolnshire Place Director, Ivan McConnell – Director of Strategic Development, Dr Anwer Qureshi – Clinical Lead for Urgent and Emergency Care, and Dr Linsay Cunningham – Assoc. Director of Communications and Engagement, to the meeting.  Karen Pavey, Director of Adults and Health was also in attendance.

The Chairman described how the NHS representatives had been invited to provide further information on the ongoing consultation on proposed changes to some acute services.

A presentation had been previously circulated, and Ivan and colleagues led the Panel through the key elements, including why services need to change, the proposed changes, how the Integrated Care Board (ICB) got to that point, and previous actions to engage residents and stakeholders.  How to respond to the consultation was explained.

The Chairman led a discussion on the proposals, asking questions on the financial position, the likely impact on nursing, and the consultation process.  Other members asked questions about issues such as stroke care, attracting clinical and other staff, transportation, and the impact on Scunthorpe General hospital, including its longer-term sustainability.  The NHS representatives answered fully.

Resolved – (a) That Alex Seale, Ivan McConnell, Dr Answer Qureshi, and Dr Linsay Cunningham be thanked for their attendance and for answering members’ questions, (b) that the situation be noted; and (c) that further meetings be considered in order to discuss key issues in more depth.

There was no Added Item due for consideration at this meeting.

There was no urgent business for consideration at this meeting.