The Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of important health-related matters. The agenda included the appointment of a co-opted member, an interim update on primary care access and estates, and responses to previous committee recommendations. The meeting also featured presentations on the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Quality Account, dentistry services in Oxfordshire, an update from Healthwatch Oxfordshire, and a report on the South Central Ambulance Service's CQC improvement journey. Finally, the committee was set to review Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's Quality Account and its forward work plan.

JHOSC Cooptee Appointment

The committee was asked to consider the appointment of Dr Alan Cohen as a co-opted member of the Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC). This followed a recruitment exercise to fill a vacant post, with Dr Cohen recommended for appointment due to his extensive experience in primary care, mental health services, and national health policy.

Interim Update Report from the JHOSC Primary Care Access and Estates Working Group

An interim update was provided on the work of the JHOSC Primary Care Access and Estates Working Group. This group was established to scrutinise primary care access and the condition, capacity, and suitability of the primary care estate across Oxfordshire. The report was expected to outline key themes and interim findings. The working group was also seeking agreement to extend its timescale to allow for planned site visits and further sessions with representatives from the Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Response to HOSC Recommendations

The committee was scheduled to receive acceptances and responses to recommendations previously made regarding Maternity Services in Oxfordshire and the Oxfordshire Learning Disability Plan. The committee was to note these responses.

Chair's Update

The Chair was due to provide a verbal update on relevant issues since the last meeting. This update was expected to cover recommendations made by the committee on Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services, the All-Age Autism Strategy, and the Director of Public Health Annual Report. Additionally, a letter sent on behalf of the committee to the Chief Executive of the Thames Valley ICB concerning delayed payments to adult social care providers for Continuing Health Care services was to be discussed.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Quality Account

The committee was invited to provide feedback on the draft Quality Account for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the year 2025-2026. The committee was recommended to agree to finalise the wording of this feedback outside of the meeting for submission to the Trust prior to its publication date.

Dentistry Services in Oxfordshire

Julie Dandridge, Strategic Lead for Primary Care across Oxfordshire for the Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, was scheduled to present an update on Dentistry Services in Oxfordshire. The committee was invited to consider the report and raise questions.

Healthwatch Oxfordshire Update

Veronica Barry, Executive Director of Healthwatch Oxfordshire, was invited to present an update on their work. The committee was asked to consider this update and note any arising questions.

South Central Ambulance Service CQC Improvement Journey Update

Paul Jefferies, Divisional Director-Thames Valley for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, and Andrew Battye, Head of Operations for Oxfordshire, were invited to present a report on the SCAS Care Quality Commission Improvement Journey. The committee was asked to consider the report and raise questions.

Forward Work Plan

The committee was recommended to agree to the proposed work programme for its upcoming meetings.

Actions and Recommendations Tracker

The committee was recommended to note the progress made against agreed actions and recommendations.

Declarations of Interest

Attendees were reminded to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests as per the guidance note on the back page of the agenda.

Election of Chair and Deputy Chair

The meeting was scheduled to begin with the election of a Chair and Deputy Chair for the 2026/27 Council Year.

Apologies for Absence and Temporary Appointments

Any apologies for absence and temporary appointments were to be noted.

Minutes

The committee was asked to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 April 2026 and to receive information arising from them.

Speaking to or Petitioning the Committee

Procedures for members of the public wishing to speak on agenda items or present petitions were outlined, including submission deadlines.