The Health Select Committee will:
1.
perform all overview and scrutiny functions on behalf of the
council;
2.
review and/or scrutinise decisions made or actions taken
in connection with the discharge of any
of the council’s functions;
3.
make reports and recommendations to the Full Council and the
Cabinet or relevant Cabinet member and any relevant partner
in connection with the discharge of any
functions;
4.
foster and encourage an inclusive, structured, non-partisan and
non-adversarial approach to overview and scrutiny which is reliant
on evidence rather than anecdote;
5.
review and scrutinise any matter relating to the planning,
provision and operation of health services in Wiltshire, including
any significant change to service provision and those jointly
commissioned or delivered by the council;
6.
require the attendance of an officer of a local NHS body to answer
questions and provide explanations about the planning, provision
and operation of health services in Wiltshire;
7.
require a local NHS body to provide information about the planning,
provision and operation of health services in Wiltshire, subject to
the exemptions outlined in the Health and Social Care Act 2001;
8.
participate in cross-boundary overview and scrutiny of health
services with other local authorities; including the establishment
of joint committees; or the delegation of functions to another
local authority;
9.
report to the secretary of state for health:
(i)
where the committee is concerned that consultation on substantial
variation or development of services has been inadequate;
(ii)
where the committee considers that the proposal is not in the
interests of the local health service;
10.maintain an overview
of the council’s responsibilities and role in relation to
health and wellbeing.