Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence from any members of the Committee.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 22 January 2024 as an accurate record.

Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs) and other registrable and non-registrable interests they may have in relation to any item(s) of business on today’s agenda.

To receive notice of any business not on the agenda which in the opinion of the Chair, by reason of special circumstances, be considered as a matter of urgency.

The Health & Social Care Sub-Committee is presented with an update on the readiness of pharmacies in Croydon to deliver the Pharmacy First scheme announced by the Government on 1 February 2024. The Sub-Committee is asked to:

1.    Note the update provided on the Pharmacy First scheme.

2.    Consider whether its conclusions on the information provided and whether there are any areas in need of further scrutiny.

The Health & Social Care Sub-Committee is presented with an update on the management of waiting lists for elective care at Croydon University Hospital. The Sub-Committee is asked to:

1.    Note the update provided on the management of waiting lists at Croydon University Hospital.

2.    Consider whether its conclusions on the information provided and whether there are any areas in need of further scrutiny.

To receive an update from Healthwatch Croydon Co-optee, Gordon Kay, on the latest report from his organisation.

The Health & Social Care Sub-Committee is asked to: -

1.    Note the completed 2023-24 Work Programme, as presented in the report.

2.    Consider whether there are any areas of scrutiny to scope as potential items for inclusion in the 2024-25 work programme.

The following motion is to be moved and seconded where it is proposed to exclude the press and public from the remainder of a meeting:

“That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information falling within those paragraphs indicated in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended.”