The role of the Health 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 Panel 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 Health Scrutiny Panel 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

Further details on role of the Health Scrutiny Panel and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee can be found in Council Constitution- Role of the Overview and Scrutiny (Part 2, Article 6). pgs 21-23.