As part of the Health Scrutiny Commission's work in holding the local NHS to account, the Commission undertakes the following:

• Regular scrutiny of a selection of performance indicators relating to access to local health services
• Responding to consultations on substantial developments and variations to NHS Services, for example with the Primary Care Trust (PCT) on their Local Delivery Plan Discussion Document and their methodology relating to the Patient Choice Agenda
• In addition the Committee continues to network with patient organisations and strengthen relationships with local providers

A key focus during 2008/09 is the local response to the Healthcare for London review undertaken by Lord Darzi. In addition the Commission is examining maternity services and the local sexual health strategy.

For more information, you can browse the meetings and agendas for the Health Scrutiny Commission.

If you want to find out more about the Joint Health Scrutiny work in which Newham participates along with other East London boroughs (Tower Hamlets, Hackney and the City) please contact the Health Scrutiny manager (details below). You can also browse the meetings and agendas for the Joint Health Scrutiny Commission.

Members of the Commission:
Cllr Winston Vaughan (Chair)
Cllr Zulfiqar Ali
Cllr James Butler
Cllr Omana Gangadharan
Cllr Rohima Rahman
Cllr Abdul Karim Sheikh
Cllr Simon Tucker

Contact:

Mr Jonathan Shaw
Deputy Head of Overview and Scrutiny
Newham Town Hall
East Ham
London
E6 2RP

Tel: 020 8430 3314
Fax: 020 8430 2267
jonathan.shaw@newham.gov.uk