Issue - meetings

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the implementation of a new model of Urgent Primary Care for Oldham.

Aspects of the proposed model had been progressed which included the establishment of an A&E primary care stream and the sharing of medical records between GPs, hospital clinicians and other health and social care professionals.  However, work to establish Urgent Care Hubs had proved to be complex with a considerable amount of work required which would ensure the service would be robust and both clinically and financially sustainable.  The new model would not be implemented until the CCG was confident that the service would meet clinical needs, be safe and offered an improved patient experience.  An Objective Review would be undertaken to take stock of progress and consider how best to implement the model going forward.  Patient safety was important when services were changed within the NHS and not be brought in unless the change provided a better experience for patients.

It was anticipated that the review would take one month to complete.  The outcome of the review would be discussed with the Health Scrutiny Committee at a future meeting.

Members sought clarification on the constraints which prevented the model from being introduced.  Members were informed that the modal was based around primary care and a new way of working.  The model needed to be worked out and robust.  It was important to ensure that the best outcomes for residents.

RESOLVED that:

1.         The update on Urgent Primary Care be updated.

2.         The Health Scrutiny Committee received a further update on the outcome of the review when completed.