The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to discuss a review of the Adult Learning Disability Service, receive an update on the NHS Gloucestershire 5 Year Strategy focusing on online, digital, and technology aspects, and review performance reports for the Gloucestershire Integrated Care System and the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. The committee was also due to consider its work plan for future meetings.

Adult Learning Disability Service Review

The committee was scheduled to consider the Adult Learning Disability Review, Phase 1, which had been undertaken by the Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with user groups, individuals with lived experience, and key stakeholders. For Phase 2, the committee was asked to confirm an agreed approach for developing a community model of care and to consider the most suitable model for inpatients.

NHS Gloucestershire 5 Year Strategy: Online, Digital and Technology

As part of a series of presentations on the NHS Gloucestershire 5 Year Strategic Plan, the committee was scheduled to receive the second presentation, focusing on the Online, Digital and Technology theme. This presentation was intended to reflect the broader Gloucestershire 'NOW' themes, which also encompass Neighbourhood, Health and Care and Wellbeing, Prevention, and Maintaining Health Independence. The discussions were expected to cover how digital advancements can support safer, more joined-up care, faster access to services, and more efficient use of clinical time, building on Gloucestershire's existing digital foundation. Engagement with the public had highlighted interest in shared records, virtual care, app access, and digital inclusion.

Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (GICS) Performance Report

An update on the performance of the Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (GICS) against NHS constitutional and other agreed standards was scheduled for discussion. This report was to include a briefing note on performance against national cancer waiting time standards and associated targets for Gloucestershire, as well as an update on the Cancer Services Improvement Plan.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Report

The committee was scheduled to receive a report from the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB), providing updates from Integrated Care System (ICS) partners responsible for overseeing the commissioning and provision of NHS services in Gloucestershire. This report was to include a detailed overview of maternity services in Gloucestershire, covering temporary service changes, neonatal and maternal mortality reports, the national maternity and neonatal investigation, and the maternity health needs assessment.

Work Plan

The committee was scheduled to review its work plan, noting the dates of future committee meetings and suggesting items for inclusion. This included an invitation to a joint meeting with the Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee on 3 March 2026 to consider items of mutual interest. Members were also reminded to consider the reasons for and expected benefits of scrutiny involvement when proposing new items.