The role of the Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub Committee is to scrutinise local health services in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2001. The meetings are open to the public to attend. A timetable for meeting dates and deadlines can be found here.

In summary, the Sub-Committee will:

• Review and scrutinise local health services within the Council’s area and make reports and recommendations as necessary.
• Respond to consultation exercises undertaken by an NHS body.
• Question appropriate officers of local NHS bodies in relation to the policies adopted and the provision of the services.

The Sub-Committee is made up of Members of the Council and non-voting co-opted Members as appointed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The quorum for the body is 3 voting Members.

The Sub-Committee seeks to engage the public in its work. Details of how you can get involved can be found in the scrutiny section on our ways of participation page

Web Casts

Films of recent meetings are available to view (external site).

Further details on role of the Sub-Committee and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee can be found in Council Constitution