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Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 9th July, 2020 4.00 pm
July 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm Health & Wellbeing Board View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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The Health & Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss the bi-borough system's response to COVID-19, including the future of out-of-hospital services, and patient experiences of care during the pandemic. The board was also set to consider the annual Director of Public Health report on serious youth violence.
Bi-Borough System Response to COVID-19
The meeting agenda indicated that a discussion was scheduled regarding the bi-borough system's response to COVID-19. This was to cover the adult social care, public health, and NHS approaches, as well as the future of out-of-hospital services. Senel Arkut, Bi-borough Director of Health Partnerships, Houda Al-Sharifi, Interim Director of Public Health, and Jane Wheeler, Acting Deputy Director for Mental Health, North West London CCGs & GP representative, were scheduled to present on this topic.
Patient Experiences of Care During COVID-19
The board was also scheduled to review patient experiences of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senel Arkut, Bi-borough Director of Health Partnerships, and Olivia Clymer, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Central West London, were expected to present information on this subject.
Further Incidences of COVID-19 Outbreak Control Plan
A discussion was planned concerning the further incidences of the COVID-19 outbreak control plan. Houda Al-Sharifi and Russel Styles, Bi-Borough Public Health, were scheduled to present on this agenda item.
Verbal Update on Domestic Abuse During COVID-19
The board was scheduled to receive a verbal update on domestic abuse during the COVID-19 period. Shabana Kausar, VAWG Strategic Lead, was expected to provide this update.
Annual Director of Public Health Report on Serious Youth Violence
The agenda included the annual Director of Public Health report on serious youth violence. Sarah Newman, Executive Director of Children's Services, and Natalia Clifford, Bi-Borough Public Health, were scheduled to present this report.
Options for the Future of Gordon Hospital
In a part of the meeting intended to be held in private, the board was scheduled to consider options for the future of the Gordon Hospital. Stuart Love, Westminster City Council Chief Executive, and Barry Quirk, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Chief Executive, were listed as presenters for this item. The agenda noted that this discussion would likely involve the disclosure of exempt information relating to financial or business affairs.
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