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Apologies and Changes in Membership (if any) To note any changes in membership of the Panel made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3.
Minutes: The Panel noted that Councillor McEwing was in attendance as a nominated substitute for Councillor Keogh in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3. |
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Public and Sustainable Transport Provision to Southampton General Hospital PDF 73 KB
Report of the Senior Manager, Communities, Change and Partnerships for the Panel to note evidence from stakeholders in relation to public and sustainable transport provision to Southampton General Hospital and to provide any written comments and thoughts on emerging recommendations to the Policy and Performance Analyst by 8 March, attached. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Panel considered the report of the Senior Manager, Communities, Change and Partnerships for the Panel to note evidence from stakeholders in relation to public and sustainable transport provision to Southampton General Hospital and provide comments on emerging recommendation by 8 March. (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes)
The following corrections were made to paragraph 6 of the report so it should read:
The Panel heard presentations and asked questions of the following speakers:
Harry Dymond, SLINK
The Panel noted that:
Anne Meader, Carers Together (see paper appended to minutes)
The Panel noted that:
The Panel discussed the Patient Transport Services and whether people were aware of them. It appeared that information was not readily available and often patients were not made aware of the service. It was acknowledged that when people were unwell it was more difficult to be proactive to find out about options available for transport. GP’s often refer people for appointments at the hospital, but it was not clear whether information was given out regarding options for transport.
Tracy Eldridge, Member of the Public
Tracy Eldbridge, Member of the Public was present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the Panel regarding her observations at the hospital and long waiting times for a patient waiting for the patient transport service.
Michael Woodward, Joint ... view the full minutes text for item 41. |