Agenda item

Report of the Chair of Healthwatch Ciy of London.

Members received a report by Healthwatch City of London providing an update on the progress made since HealthWatch City of London (HWCoL) was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in September 2019.

Members were informed that HWCoL was out of set-up stage and the facility now fully operational. It was noted three staff members were being recruited for with interviews taking place next week. The Chairman recommended targeting the local student accommodation buildings for volunteers.

An Officer stated that the City Corporation remained supportive of HWCoL and continued to provide funding and resources to the charity.

With regards to comments concerning a local community centre, Members were informed that this was not within the City Corporation’s gift and that recommendations would be made to the local community to set up a local advisory group. It was noted that the HWCoL would continue to work with the Tower Hamlets HeathWatch.

RECEIVED.