Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Thu 9 Jul 2026
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The papers
- Winter Plan Review and Evaluation 25-26 - FINAL - ESCC HOSC Update
It recommended: “4.1 The evaluation identified a number of key learning themes for future winter planning. These themes reflect both the areas where the system demonstrated effective planning and coordination, and the areas where further improvement is needed to strengthen resilience, patient flow and safety in future winters. 4.2 Ambulance handover and emergency department flow: The review shows that improvements in ambulance handov”
The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED to: 1) consider and comment on the NHS Sussex Winter Plan review and evaluation; and 2) receive a report on the NHS Surrey and Sussex Winter Plan 2026/27 at its meeting in December 2026.” minutes ↗
- HOSC future work programme
It recommended: “review its work programme at Appendix 1 and agree any updates needed.”
The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED to: 1) Receive reports on audiology, Uckfield Day Surgery Unit, and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) to its meeting on 17 September 2026; 2) To invite representatives from audiology providers and EMED to attend the September meeting under the relevant items; 3) Receive a report on the NHS Surrey and Sussex Winter Plan 2026/27, with additional detail on discharge plans, NCTR patients, pathways out of hospital, national support received, and community nursing teams; and 4) Schedule reports…” minutes ↗
- NHS Surrey and Sussex update
It recommended: “consider and comment on the verbal update from NHS Surrey and Sussex.” (and more)
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the verbal update; and 2) schedule a verbal update to the September 2026 meeting.” minutes ↗
- NHS Sussex Winter Plan 2025/26 - Review and Evaluation (to follow)
It recommended: “c onsider and comment on the report.” (and more)
The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED to: 1) consider and comment on the NHS Sussex Winter Plan review and evaluation; and 2) receive a report on the NHS Surrey and Sussex Winter Plan 2026/27 at its meeting in December 2026.” minutes ↗