The Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss a range of important health-related topics, including the Director of Public Health's annual report, the Oxfordshire Learning Disability Plan, and an update on Maternity Services. The committee will also receive an update on the redevelopment of Wantage Community Hospital and review responses to previous recommendations.

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025/26

Ansaf Azhar, Director of Public Health and Communities for Oxfordshire County Council, is scheduled to present the annual report. The committee will have the opportunity to consider the report, ask questions, and agree on any recommendations that may arise from their discussions. The report itself is available as Director of Public Health Annual Report - HOSC Cover Report and Annex 1 HOSC DRAFT DPHAR Content Framework.

Oxfordshire Learning Disability Plan

The committee is scheduled to consider the Oxfordshire Learning Disability Plan, with Karen Fuller, Director of Adult Social Care for Oxfordshire County Council, invited to present the report. Attendees will have the chance to review the plan, ask questions, and agree on any recommendations. The relevant documents include the HOSC report Learning Disability Plan 2025 - 2035, Annex 1 - Oxfordshire Learning Disability Plan 2025 - 2035, Annex 2 - Oxfordshire Learning Disability Plan Dynamic Work Plans Years 1 and 2, and Annex 3 - Learning Disabilities Physical Health Strategy 2022-24 Oxford Health.

Maternity Services

An update on Maternity Services will be presented by Olivia Clymer, Director of Strategy and Partnerships at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The committee will be invited to consider the report, ask questions, and agree on any recommendations. The report for this item is titled OUH HOSC paper January 2026 V2 2.

JHOSC Substantial Change Working Group Update Report

The committee is scheduled to receive an update on the JHOSC Substantial Change Working Group's scrutiny of the project to redevelop Wantage Community Hospital. The report recommends that the committee note the working group's activities, confirm its support for the group continuing for another year, and agree to the appointment of three new permanent members. The relevant document is the HOSC substantial change working group report January 29th 2026 meeting.

Response to HOSC Recommendations

The committee is scheduled to review responses to recommendations previously made concerning Eyecare Services in Oxfordshire and GP Access & Estates. The committee is recommended to note these responses. The documents available are Response to OJHOSC Recommendations - Eyecare Services in Oxfordshire and Response to OJHOSC Recommendations - GP Access Estates.

Healthwatch Oxfordshire Update

Veronica Barry, Executive Director of Healthwatch Oxfordshire, is scheduled to present an update from the organisation. The committee will be invited to consider the update and note it, raising any questions. The report is titled Healthwatch Oxfordshire Report to HOSC Jan 2026.

Chair's Update

Councillor Jane Hanna OBE, Chair of the committee, is expected to provide a verbal update on relevant issues since the last meeting. This update is anticipated to include information on recommendations made to system partners regarding Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, and the Oxfordshire Neighbourhood Health Plan. A response from the Department of Health and Social Care concerning the preservation of an Independent Patient Voice for Oxfordshire is also expected to be covered. The relevant document is the Response from DHSC to HOSC letter to Oxfordshire MPs on Retaining an Independent Patient Voice Funct.

Forward Work Plan

The committee is recommended to agree to the proposed work programme for its upcoming meetings. The HOSC Work Programme document outlines these plans.

Actions and Recommendations Tracker

The committee is scheduled to note the progress made against agreed actions and recommendations. The HOSC Recommendation Tracker 26.01.26 provides details of this progress.