Health Protection - Winter Preparedness
November 18, 2025 Health Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Health Scrutiny Committee recommended that the committee receive a joint update on the 2025/26 winter period outcomes and lessons learned. They also recommended an update by June 2026 on progress addressing low vaccination uptake in underserved populations. Finally, the committee recommended that the next annual Winter Preparedness Report include a section on climate-related resilience.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED
that: The Health Scrutiny
Committee recommends that:
i.
The Committee receives a joint
update from Public Health and system partners outlining outcomes of
the 2025/26 winter period, including lessons learned and key
improvements in multi-agency coordination.
ii.
An update be provided to the
Committee by June 2026 on progress made in addressing low
vaccination uptake among high-risk or underserved populations,
including evidence of outreach activity and impact.
iii.
The Council’s next annual
Winter Preparedness Report (2026/27) includes a section on
climate-related resilience and mitigation measures and that this is
brought back to Scrutiny for review ahead of the 2026/27 winter
season.
Related Meeting
Health Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm on November 18, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 18 Nov 2025 |