Decision

1.    To agree to the establishment of Healthwatch Tower Hamlets and authorise the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) to enter into contract with the preferred bidder which will be known as Healthwatch Tower Hamlets.

2.    To agree that the Council enter into a pan-London Framework Agreement for the provision of NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service and authorise the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) to enter into contract with the preferred bidder.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE – LEGAL SERVICES (I. FREEMAN)

Senior Strategy, Policy and Performance Officer (A. Hoque)

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Abdul Asad. He highlighted the consultation that had taken place including with the Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board.

Members discussed the extent to which local residents were engaged with particular reference to marginalised groups. Officers reported that they were aware of the issue and would be looking to make progress in this area.

The Mayor thanked all involved, stated that the Council would look to learn from experience and accepted the recommendations in the report.

Resolved

1.    To agree to the establishment of Healthwatch Tower Hamlets and authorise the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) to enter into contract with the preferred bidder which will be known as Healthwatch Tower Hamlets.

2.    To agree that the Council enter into a pan-London Framework Agreement for the provision of NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service and authorise the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) to enter into contract with the preferred bidder.