The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to consider a range of topics, including the operational arrangements for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, progress on health determinants research, and future plans for personalisation and coproduction. The meeting agenda also included discussions on primary care access for housebound patients and a specific patient consultation in Polruan.

Clustering Arrangements for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

The committee was scheduled to review the clustering arrangements for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (CIoS ICB). This would involve examining how services are organised and delivered across the region to ensure effective healthcare provision.

Progress by Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Cornwall

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated to reviewing the progress made by the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Cornwall. This initiative aims to understand and address the wider factors that influence people's health and wellbeing within the community. The committee was expected to consider reports and appendices detailing the HDRC's work.

Personalisation and Coproduction Future Plans

The committee was scheduled to discuss future plans related to personalisation and coproduction in health and social care services. This agenda item would likely focus on how individuals can have greater control over their care and how services can be developed in partnership with service users and communities.

Access to Primary Care and Delivery for Housebound Patients

The agenda indicated a discussion on improving access to primary care services, with a specific focus on the delivery of care for housebound patients. This topic is crucial for ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive the necessary medical attention and support within their own homes.

Polruan Patient Consultation

A detailed discussion was scheduled regarding a patient consultation in Polruan. This item, supported by several appendices, suggests a focus on specific local healthcare needs and services within the Polruan area. A public question highlighted concerns about retaining the local surgery and dispensary, noting that Polruan is situated in an area with significant barriers to housing and services, as identified by the English Indices of Deprivation. The questioner emphasized the potential for a disproportionate societal impact on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents if these facilities were lost.

Public Questions

The committee was scheduled to address questions from members of the public. One question specifically raised concerns about Palantir, a company that has been awarded a £330 million NHS contract. The questioner asked if the committee would engage with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) regarding their current and future contracts with Palantir, citing the company's controversial nature and lack of public scrutiny. Another public question focused on corridor care at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) and whether the committee was satisfied with the number of beds and the Trust's plans, given the reported increase in the use of corridor care or extra space when wards are full.

Questions from Members to Cabinet Members

The agenda also included an opportunity for committee members to ask questions to Cabinet Members regarding their updates and major issues they are addressing, as well as the content of their section of the Cabinet Work Programme. This would allow for scrutiny of the executive's work in areas such as community safety, public health, and adult social care and health partnerships.