Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Ross Jago, Democratic Support Email: ross.jago@plymouth.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda. Minutes: The following declarations of interest were made in accordance with the code of conduct -
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CHAIRS URGENT BUSINESS |
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MATERNITY ACUPUNCTURE SERVICE To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration. Minutes: The Chair advised the panel of the recent decision made by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust to close an Acupuncture Service based at the maternity unit at Derriford Hospital.
Both the Chair and Councillor James had received a number of representations objecting to the closure of the service. The issue would be further discussed under the work programme item. |
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The panel will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meetings held on the 13 September and 26 September 2012. Additional documents: Minutes: Agreed to approve the minutes of meetings held on the 13 September 2012 and the 26 September 2012. |
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TRACKING RESOLUTIONS AND FEEDBACK FROM THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY MANAGEMENT BOARD PDF 29 KB The panel will monitor the progress of previous resolutions and receive any relevant feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board. Minutes: The panel noted the tracking resolutions. |
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PLYMOUTH NHS HOSPITALS TRUST - CAR PARKING PDF 294 KB To receive a report on parking facilities at Derriford Hospital. Minutes: The Chair invited Ann Pointon of the Plymouth Area Disability Action Network (PADAN) to comment on the disabled car parking provision at Derriford Hospital. Ann reported that the main concern was the location of disabled car parking bays in car park A. Practical experience had shown that the situation was difficult for a range of people. New proposals that had been shared with PADAN confirmed that there were attempts being made to address the problems.
Nick Thomas, representing Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust (PHNT), introduced a report regarding parking provision at Derriford Hospital. It was accepted that there had been difficulties with parking for disabled visitors to the site, however the Trust had outlined changes to facilitate improved parking provision, which would include –
(a) a new 42 space car park with level access on the bare land adjacent to car park F;
(b) a Disability Discrimination Act compliant path from the new spaces to main entrance of the outpatients department;
(c) new spaces as ‘Patients Only’ disabled spaces;
(d) a wheelchair store in the new car park with 10 coin operated wheelchairs;
(e) the removal of the 16 disabled spaces in car park A and replacement with 32 pay and display spaces;
(f) free access to any parking space in a non-barrier controlled area by disabled badge holders.
Mr Thomas confirmed that user groups would be consulted and given the opportunity to visit the site.
Agreed –
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PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - REGIONAL PAY UPDATE PDF 52 KB To receive an update following the panel’s enquiry on the 26 September 2012 into NHS Regional Pay. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair welcomed Ann James, Chief Executive Plymouth NHS Hospitals Trust to the panel. Ann reported that the Trust had been focusing efforts toward collaboration with the work force and that there had been several meetings with Trade Union colleagues. Since the meeting held on the 26 September 2012 the Trust had been working with Dr Sue Kinsey from Plymouth University to monitor and evaluate staff engagement.
In response to questions from the panel, Heinz Scheffer Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development (PHNT) reported that -
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PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - NEVER EVENTS PDF 89 KB To receive an update on ‘Never Events’ at Derriford Hospital. Minutes: Dr. Alex Mayor, Medical Director (Plymouth NHS Hospitals Trust), introduced a report on recent “Never Events”. It was reported that -
In response to questions from the committee it was reported that –
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The panel will consider its work programme.
Minutes: The panel agreed its work programme subject to the addition of the closure of the Maternity Acupuncture Service at Derriford Hospital. |
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EXEMPT BUSINESS To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve(s) the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Minutes: There were no items of exempt business. |