Agenda item

To view the presentation of the Assistant Director Partnerships and Commissioning

The Committee heard an update and summary on the systems and services, and the role of the Committee.

The Committee noted these points:

-        The Committee’s role is primarily that of oversight and scrutiny;

-        The Committee’s responsibilities towards non-residents differs across various areas in line with relevant legislation; and

-        An update on sexual health services is expected to be provided to the Committee within the next year.

A Member sought clarification that the Committee’s responsibilities around mental health services and support were being properly scrutinised in respect of workers and residents.  The meeting heard that the East London NHS Foundation Trust provides certain City and Hackney services, among other services (including mental health service provision), and that further information on mental health services (including prevention and treatment) is expected to be scrutinised at future meetings. 

A Member asked for further information on the challenges faced by City of London teams. The meeting noted that of the 9-11K residents of the City the population tended to be older, and varied greatly depending on the ward. Members also noted mixed levels of data reliability given the small numbers involved, noting also the disproportionately high demand on sexual health services, and the increased focus on suicide prevention due to the nature of the area.   Members also noted some tensions around devolved funding related to place-based funding relating to the City and Hackney place-based partnership.

A Member sought confirmation that information between the Committee and the Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee is shared. The meeting heard that there is some duplication but that the Committee takes a higher level view in general and agreed that updates be provided as a matter of course.

Members acknowledged the high quality of the City’s adult social care provision.