To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There was one item of Chairs Urgent Business-

The Chair, Councillor Dr John Mahony read a statement to the Board as follows:

“Following the debate at the City Council meeting on the 20^th June, it has become more apparent that there are major issues with the performance of the 111/ Out of Hours Service. These issues are being discussed at high levels in the city and beyond between stakeholders, with the aim of improving the service for our residents. There will be a full presentation around Urgent Care and issues involved at the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 13^th July 2022, followed by questioning by Councillors and others. We are all committed towards improvement in all the inter-related areas of the health service, for the benefit of patients in our city, and the wider area.”

Councillor Laing supported this statement and future opportunities for scrutiny, acknowledging the quick response to her motion raised at City Council on 20June 2022.