Issue - meetings

Ms Ridsdale introduced her item, commending the GP community for the improvement in results from last year in the GP practice patient survey results despite a considerable increase in activity. She went on to highlight that the consultation process for NHS GM Bury staff had now broadly concluded, which would bring some certainty and stability, and thanked staff involved.

Ms Ridsdale reflected on the NHS contribution to children’s services and particularly SEND improvement plan.  It was noted that considerable progress had been made in many aspects of NHS services including waiting times in CAMHS, Speech and Language therapy, and in the provision of Epilepsy Nursing. However continuing challenges remain, particularly in the early years field, and further discussions would be had during the meeting in this context.

In relation to the Terms of Reference for the Bury Locality (System) Board, Ms Ridsdale advised of a proposed change to the Membership of the Board, to include three statutory officers from the Local Authority, and Sophie Hargreaves summarised the work to disaggregate Pennine Acute Trust, which was in its final stages and would come into effect from March 2024. It was noted that the view was that these did not constitute substantial change.

The Locality Board

Received the update and approved the changes in the Board’s membership.