Simon Reid

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Officer

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss learning disability services, prevention and early intervention strategies, and to review the council's work programme. Key discussions included the identification and support of residents with learning disabilities, the effectiveness of preventative health measures, and the ongoing development of the council's health and social care services.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Officer

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 13th January 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to review updates on emerging matters within the health and care system, and to consider reports on adult safeguarding in Newham and the Care Quality Commission's assurance of adult social care services. The meeting also included a review of the commission's work programme.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Officer

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 11th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to review how the local system supports residents following hospital discharge, including access to reablement and post-hospital care. The Commission was also set to consider early learning from the Barnsley Street Community Mental Health Pilot and its implications for community-based mental health provision.

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.

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.