Issue - items at meetings - CCG Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Commissioning Plan

Presentation from the Clinical Commissioning Group on the CCG Annual Operating Plan

55.1Anne Foster from the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) gave a presentation on the CCG’s Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Commissioning Plan on behalf of Geraldine Hoban, who was unable to attend.  Ms Foster outlined the seven priority areas for the CCG, and the cross-cutting themes.

Ms Foster then addressed members’ queries, which included:

55.2How were the priority areas chosen?

They were chosen from the Health and Wellbeing Board priorities, and through GP input. However the CCG also monitors other areas closely.

55.3One of the targets is to reduce unnecessary A&E visits, how will this be achieved?

There will be a number of initiatives, perhaps by reviewing GP opening hours. In addition, the Mental Health Urgent Response Service is aimed at providing urgent responses to people rather than visiting A&E.

55.4What is the relationship between the CCG and the Health and Wellbeing Board?

The CCG sits on the Health and Wellbeing Board, and the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy is jointly produced, informed by the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The strategy has focus on the highest impact areas, where the CCG thinks that it can make the most difference.

55.5    Ms Foster was thanked for her presentation.