Decision details

The Board is asked to approve the recommendations

Dr Debbie Frost, Chair of Barnet Clinical Commissioning Group presented the item and provided an update on the development of the CCG 5 Year Strategic Plan developed in line with national priorities and the Health & Well-Being Strategy.

It was noted that under new NHS Planning Guidance  CCGs must demonstrate how they will meet the overall vision of NHS England’s High Quality Care for All strategy. Dr Frost identified the strategic goals and transformation objectives that support the delivery of a comprehensive health system in Barnet.

Dr Andrew Howe, Director of Public Health (Barnet and Harrow) welcomed the draft Strategy. Dr Howe noted the importance of utilising technology to enable patients to live more independently across the Borough. 

The Chief Executive of the London Borough of Barnet, Andrew Travers commended the CCG’s goals to improve health and well-being throughout the Borough by improving efficiency in the health service and enabling people to live healthier lives in the community.

Kate Kennally, the Strategic Director for Communities emphasised the importance of effective partnership working across the five CCGs to support a resilient health system in North Central London. Ms Kennally also stressed the importance of the CCG developing their plan in alignment with the Council’s Adult & Safeguarding, Children, Education, Libraries and Skills, and Public Health 5 Year Commissioning Plans.

The Chairman noted that on p.158 of the agenda report, the word ‘Committee’ should be changed to ‘Board’. A correct record of the recommendation on p.158 should read: 1. That the Board signs up to the proposed Strategy. 

RESOLVED that:

1.         The Health & Well-Being Board signs up to the proposed Strategy

2.         The Board noted that they would receive an annual Progress Report when the Strategy is implemented.

3.         Additional Recommendation: That the CCG Interim Director of Planning and Performance works with Lead Commissioners at the Council to ensure aligned delivery and commissioning plans across the CCG and the Council.