Decision details

Members received a presentation by Hazel Carpenter, Accountable Officer for Thanet CCG and South Kent Coast CCG. The presentation provided an update on the current situation regarding the proposed re-organisation of health delivery in South East Kent.

In view of the changes in focus from only looking at re-organising East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) to addressing the broader question of developing an integrated approach for the delivery of health and social care services in South East Kent, Members proposed amendments to the terms of reference for the CAG.

Cabinet agreed the following:

1.  Consider or shadow the proposed re-organisation of East Kent health services through the work of the East Kent Strategy Board;

2.  In the event of a public consultation relating to the provision of health services at QEQM Hospital in Margate, prepare a draft Thanet District Council response to the consultation;

3.  Prepare a final report for consideration by Cabinet.

The changes to the terms of reference were necessitated by the change of emphasis to the review of health service delivery by EKHUFT. This is so that the sub group can better advise Cabinet on the Council’s response to any changes to health services that may be proposed for Thanet area.

Not to make changes to the original terms of reference. However this option was rejected because Thanet District Council ought to respond to a public consultation on the specific issues being proposed by EKHUFT.