Committee details

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel is legally a sub-committee of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee.

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel is responsible for undertaking the statutory scrutiny of health across Southampton. This role includes:

• Responding to proposals and consultations from NHS Trusts and other NHS bodies in respect of substantial variations in service provision and any other major health consultation exercises;
• Liaising with the Southampton LINk and responding to any matters brought to the attention of overview and scrutiny by the Southampton LINk;
• Scrutinising key decisions of the health agencies in the City and the progress made in implementing the Health & Well-being Strategic Plan and Joint Plans for Strategic commissioning; and
• Considering Councillor Calls for Action for health matters.