Issue details
Local Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Service
To make a decision on the proposed arrangements to secure a Local Healthwatch for Wiltshire which fulfils its statutory duties as set out in the Health and Social Care Act.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/10/2012
Decision due: 23 Oct 2012 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cllr John Thomson john.thomson@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact: Niki Lewis, Service Director Libraries Heritage and Arts Email: niki.lewis@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Communities in Wiltshire have been informed and consulted on the plans via a number of methods including the use of an on-line survey, focus groups with stakeholders and discussion with potential service providers. The specification reflects those consultations.
The paper also draws on the views of the Healthwatch Implementation Task group facilitated by the LINk (WIN); made up of members of WIN, NHS and Wiltshire Council Officers.
Agenda items
- 23/10/2012 - Cabinet Local Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Service 23/10/2012
Documents
- Healthwatch Transition Plan and appendix Local Healthwatch: A strong voice for people – the policy explained