This in from the IWNHS, in their own words. Ed
The Governing Body of the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is holding a meeting in public.
Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) was one of the few commissioning bodies in England to be authorised without conditions by NHS England and took up its role with effect from 1st April 2013.
The CCG is responsible for the Island’s NHS budget of £193m and commissions healthcare on the Island and the mainland on behalf of Islanders.
The Governing Body comprises: two Island GPs; two lay advisors: one responsible for Patient and Public Involvement and one for audit and Governance; a secondary care doctor; a registered nurse; and the Chief Officer and Chief Finance Officer.
Up for discussion
The issues for discussion at the meeting include:
- NHS England Annual Assurance Review
- Better Care Fund Update
- Performance across the services commissioned by the CCG
- Strategies for information covering Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Dementia
Where and when
Members of the public, media and interested groups are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity to view information about healthcare on the Island and meet the members of the Governing Body.
The meeting is being held at 10:30am on Thursday 4th September 2014 at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, East Cowes PO32 6RU.
Further information about the meeting and the agenda and papers will be available on the CCG website
The agenda is embedded below for your convenience. Click on the full screen icon to see larger version.
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