Maureen McEleney

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 22 April 2025.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee included a presentation about the Council’s mental health promotion activities, an update on preparations for the upcoming Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Adult Social Care services and consideration of the Scrutiny work programme.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny included for discussion a report on making GP services more accessible, and the Scrutiny team's report on the committee's work. A late item about the proposed closure of the Markhouse Centre was added to the agenda after the meeting was called-in by Councillors.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to discuss a range of issues relating to the Council’s provision of services to adults, with particular focus on learning disabilities and sexual health. The most significant issue on the agenda was the Council’s proposal to close the Markhouse Centre, a day centre for people with learning disabilities. The agenda also included an update on the planned recommissioning of the Council’s integrated sexual health service, in anticipation of the current contract expiring in late 2025.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting included four reports providing an introduction to health and social care services in Waltham Forest, and a report on the procurement of Substance and Alcohol Use Services. There was also a scheduled discussion about the committee's future work programme, as this was the first meeting of the new municipal year.