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Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee View on council website

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The Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to receive updates on winter planning and community provision. The committee was also set to hear from its Co-Chairs regarding recent activity and review the minutes of its previous meeting.

Winter Planning: Six Month Update

The committee was scheduled to receive a six-month update on the effectiveness of the Winter Plan implemented by the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH). This plan is designed to manage increased demand and pressures on hospital services during the winter months.

Community Provision Update

An update was scheduled to be provided on community provision across both Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. This would likely cover services delivered outside of acute hospital settings, aiming to support residents closer to home.

Co-Chair's Update

The committee was due to receive an update from its Co-Chairs on the committee's recent activities. This would offer insight into the ongoing work and focus areas of the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The committee was scheduled to confirm the minutes of its previous meeting, which was held on Friday 13 February 2026. This is a standard procedure to ensure an accurate record of past discussions and decisions.

Topics

Co-Chairs winter planning Winter Plan Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) community provision

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 18th-May-2026 14.00 Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 18th-May-2026 14.00 Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

JHOSC mins 13 Feb 26.pdf