The Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to review progress on the Executive Mayor's Business Plan concerning health and social care, and to discuss the council's procedures for responding to Prevention of Future Deaths reports. The committee will also receive an update from Healthwatch Croydon and consider its work programme for the upcoming year.

Review of Executive Mayor Perry's Business Plan 2022-26

A key item on the agenda is the review of progress against the Croydon Executive Mayor's Business Plan 2022-2026, specifically focusing on priorities within the portfolio of the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care. This review aligns with Outcome 5 of the business plan, which aims for residents to lead healthier and independent lives for longer. The discussion is expected to cover two main priorities:

• Priority 1: Work with partners and the VCFS to promote independence, health and wellbeing and keep vulnerable adults safe.
• Priority 2: Work closely with health services and the VCFS to improve resident health and reduce health inequalities.

The report will also detail broader achievements within the Adult Social Care and Health Directorate. The Sub-Committee is recommended to note the progress made against these priorities.

Adult Social Care and Health Responses to Reports to Prevent Future Deaths

The committee will also consider a report outlining the Adult Social Care and Health Directorate's process for responding to Reports to Prevent Future Deaths (PFDs). These reports are issued by coroners when they believe action should be taken to prevent future deaths. The report details the legal framework, including the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and Regulations 28 and 29 of the Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013, and the procedures for responding to such reports. It also highlights two specific PFD reports received by the Directorate concerning the deaths of Mr Yong Kang Hong and Bernard and Caroline Cleall, and the council's responses. The Sub-Committee is asked to note the process and responses.

Update from Healthwatch Croydon

An update will be provided by Yinka Faponnle, a Co-optee and Sub-Committee Member for Healthwatch Croydon. This update will include recent reports published by Healthwatch Croydon, specifically covering public discussions that informed Croydon's Adult Social Care Strategy. The report includes an appendix detailing public feedback on the draft strategy, with suggestions categorised under the six priorities of the strategy. The Sub-Committee is asked to note this update.

Scrutiny Work Programme 2025-2026

The Sub-Committee will review its draft work programme for the 2025-26 municipal year, as detailed in the Work Programme 2526 document. Members will have the opportunity to propose any additions or amendments to the programme. The committee is also invited to consider items for inclusion in the 2026-27 Work Programme and to suggest any individuals or representatives who should be invited to future meetings to assist with scrutiny.