Helen Woodland

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Officer

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 10 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met in September to discuss adult safeguarding, changes to adult social care, and the closure of a sexual health clinic. The commission reviewed the City and Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board annual report, received an update on the Transforming Outcomes Programme in Adult Social Care, and discussed the consultation on the care charging policy. Members also received a briefing on the planned closure of the Homerton's Leadenhall St Sexual Health Satellite Clinic.

Scrutiny Panel Officer

Scrutiny Panel - Monday 1 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Panel of Hackney Council met on Monday 01 September 2025 to discuss the council's budget, review the scrutiny function's work programme, and consider minutes from previous meetings. Key discussions revolved around the significant financial challenges facing the council, including a projected budget gap of £51 million and the impact of the Fair Funding Review, alongside updates on directorate budgets and savings proposals. The panel also reviewed the Housing Ombudsman's special report on Hackney Council's housing services and agreed on the terms of reference for the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel.

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 26 June 2025 3.00 pm

The Hackney Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 to discuss a range of public health issues, including vaping, health equity, community support, substance use, and integrated health and care funding. The board was also expected to review the minutes from the previous meeting and consider the forward plan for future meetings.

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission Officer

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 24 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission met to discuss quality accounts from Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and St Joseph's Hospice, adult social care inspection preparations, and substance misuse support in the borough. The commission agreed to a work programme for the coming year, and noted the results of public engagement on scrutiny topics.

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

This joint session of the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission focused on neurodevelopmental pathways for autism and ADHD in both children and adults. The discussion covered the increase in diagnoses, efforts to reduce waiting lists, early identification strategies, and the impact of assessment delays. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of the City and Hackney Autistic Friendly Neighbourhood Pilot and a feasibility study for an Autism Hub.