Agenda item

The Chair invited Mr Ian Sabini, consultant, Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB) Estates Team, and Ms Colette Wood, Director, Integration (Barnet), ICB to the table. Mr Sabini presented the slides.

Mr Sabini reported that collaboration was key to service delivery. He outlined the new governance structure of the Integrated Care System. Partners including the local authority, primary care and secondary care had worked together to identify funding, create capacity and new clinical pathways. Mr Sabini reported that a state-of-the-art Integrated Care Hub as the new primary and community care facility was being planned for Barnet, in consultation with public health and the local community.

Mr Sabini reported that a new health facility and library is being planned at the Osidge Library site in collaboration with the One Public Estate Programme, to provide additional capacity to the area.

Mr Sabini showed a video on Finchley Memorial Hospital (FMH) diagnostic centre. This would help to reduce waiting lists at acute sites.

Cllr Cornelius enquired about sites due for disposal in Barnet. Mr Sabini reported that the site on Osidge Library and the Oakleigh Road Clinic would be disposed of, with 50% of the sale returning to the NHS and 50% to Department of Health Property Services. Both GP services would move to the Osidge Library site.

Mr Sabini noted that in addition some buildings within the Edgware Community Hospital (ECH) site would be disposed of. Cllr Cornelius enquired about the facilities that would be removed. Mr Sabini responded that some of the outer non-clinical buildings in need of repair would be disposed of and the money would be invested into the main building, creating additional capacity there. 50% of the sale proceeds would be returned to the NHS in NCL, not necessarily Barnet. There is a separate plan for investment in Barnet.

Cllr Stock enquired whether it is financially viable to move GPs into FMH. Mr Sabini noted that services are running 8am-8pm seven days a week to make FMH cost effective. Cllr Stock enquired whether free parking would continue. Mr Sabini responded that the landlord had not so far removed it but ICB would continue to push back to retain free parking if needed.

The Chair enquired whether the Osidge Library site would be the main one for primary care in the area. Mr Sabini noted that the ICB is undertaking the process to find the most suitable site, which could be North London Business Park or the Osidge Library site.

Cllr Chakraborty noted that he hears of concerns from residents over backlogs and difficulties getting GP appointments. He asked what difference the integrated hub could make. Mr Sabini responded that the sites are smaller with the integrated hub, providing community outpatient services and GP services, with communication between GPs and other services. A healthcare planning team assesses capacity for a given area and makes an estimate of what is needed with room for population growth. Also due to medium to long term planning a robust case is provided when funding opportunities arise.

The Chair enquired about the Brent Cross regeneration and health facilities being planned, and whether discussions with stakeholders are being held to ensure that other developments have adequate healthcare provision. Mr Sabini responded that the ICB is engaging with Argent, the Brent Cross developer, to carry out strategic planning for the area. The ICB is also working with the council on its Long Term Plan.

Cllr Cornelius asked Mr Sabini about Bells Hill former nurses’ home. Mr Sabini would speak to colleagues at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust as he was not aware of this property.

Action: Mr Sabini

RESOLVED that the update was noted.