Issue - meetings

Ms Karen Richardson and Ms Catherine Tickle presented the item, providing an overview of the GM Elective Care Recovery and Reform Programme, which facilitated faster pathways for patients, improved patient experience and reduced the overall size of the elective waiting list, and highlighted some examples of work including respiratory, gynaecology, dermatology and paediatric services.

The Board discussed the presentation, noting the widespread support for the approach and drawing attention to patient voice and experience, and Members discussed the importance of delivery, regardless of where services would traditionally be delivered from. Examples mainly stemmed from joint working with NCA colleagues, and it was noted that similar conversations to facilitate shared understanding were taking place with MFT colleagues. This would ensure confidence that the same standard of care was being delivered across the locality, regardless of provider.

The Locality Board

Received the update and noted the detailed work that had been undertaken.