Nicola Jones (NHS Devon ICB) delivered the NHS Devon ICB Update to the Board, and discussed:

a)     Changes to Key Officer Posts including the retirement of Dr Nigel Acheson as Chief Medical Officer (NHS Devon ICB) and upcoming appointment of Dr Peter Collins to the role;

b)    Performance of the 111 service;

c)     Covid-19, including a new vaccination campaign;

d)    The commencement of a Devon Perinatal Pelvic Health Service;

e)     The extension of the Falls Management Exercise Programme;

f)      Re-procurement of Hospital Discharge Support Service;

g)     Continuing multi-agency efforts to improve access to dentistry, and upcoming revalidation of the waiting list;

h)     General Practice availability and accessibility;

i)      UHP’s One Plan to improve urgent and emergency care;

j)      Digital inclusion and accessibility;

k)      The UHP Newsletter and communications.

The Board agreed to:

1.     Request that NHS Devon provide further clarification regarding the recommencement of NHS Dentistry check-ups post Covid;

2.     Request further information regarding the NHS Devon financial position;

3.     Request further information regarding admissions to ED due to challenges accessing GP services;

4.     Note the report.