Jason Strelitz

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Officer

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 17th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss hospital pressures, alcohol harm, and the council's work plan. Key decisions included noting submissions on hospital pressures and confirming the intention to examine reablement, step-down, and discharge support in a future meeting. The commission also agreed to note reports on alcohol harm and inequalities, with observations and recommendations to be recorded.

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Friday 18th July 2025

The Officer Key Decision meeting of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss the commencement of a mini-competition for high needs adult mental health supported living. The decision was delegated to Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults and Health, in consultation with Councillor Neil Wilson, Lead Member for Health and Adult Social Care. The report pack outlined the reasons for the decision and the implications of the proposal.

Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss several key issues impacting the borough, including food strategy, safeguarding, health equity, and neighbourhood development. The board agreed to note the progress being made in testing integrated neighbourhood working in Newham and the further development of population health approaches to target and improve health outcomes for residents. They also agreed to note the contents of a report from Healthwatch Newham on community safeguarding.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 29th April 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 29 April 2025 to discuss emerging matters, community mental health services, and leisure services. Key decisions included noting updates on the CQC inspection of adult social care services and the ongoing development of community mental health services, as well as reviewing the impact of the new leisure services provider, Better.

Officer Key Decision

Officer Key Decision - Tuesday 15th April 2025

At the Officer Key Decision meeting on 15 April 2025, Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults & Health, considered proposals regarding annual leave and sickness terms and conditions for Juniper Ventures. The decision was made to call in the item for further discussion.