Report of the Executive Director, Health and Adult Social Care, seeking approval of the commissioning arrangements for the delivery of HealthWatch Southampton.
Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 upper tier local authorities are required to establish Local Healthwatch as the independent consumer champion for the public to promote better outcomes in health for all and in social care for adults. It will provide intelligence – including evidence from people's views and experiences - to influence the policy, planning, commissioning and delivery of publicly-funded health and social care. It will also provide information and advice to help people access and make choices about services. Healthwatch Southampton will be a body corporate.
Part of the report and appendices will be confidential and therefore excluded from the press and public.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Bargate; (All Wards);
Decision due: 13 Nov 2012 by Cabinet
Decision due: 13 Nov 2012 by Cabinet Member For Health and Adult Social Care
Lead member: Cabinet Member For Health and Adult Social Care
Lead director: Executive Director Health and Adult Social Care
Contact: Email: martin.day@southampton..gov.uk 023 8091 7831 Email: martin.day@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8091 7831.
Consultation process
Workshops and Public Meetings
Consultees
HOSP, Voluntary and Community Organisations, public and NHS Trusts
Public Comments may be sent to: Martin Day - Health Partnerships and Strategic Business Manager Email - martin.day@southampton.gov.uk Tel - 023 8091 7831