The Health Commission was established to gather public and stakeholder views on proposed changes to acute hospital services in Worcestershire. It provided elected councillors with a platform to consult with health bodies, including representatives from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG. The commission allowed local residents and campaign groups to express their opinions, with all evidence compiled into a report for the full Council. The Council could then make recommendations to the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) during their consultation period. It is important to note that the Redditch Borough Council has no direct authority over the final decisions regarding acute hospital services.